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Pope Leo XIV requires no further cancer treatment
Medical evaluations have confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will not require additional oncological treatment following surgery to remove a tumor from his right lung. On October 21, the Vatican released a definitive medical report signed by Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora, the lead surgeon at Gemelli Polyclinic.
Histological and molecular biology tests confirmed the diagnosis as a localized pulmonary adenocarcinoma. Because the cancer was encapsulated and had not spread, oncologists determined that complementary therapies, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy, are unnecessary.
The 71-year-old pontiff, who underwent the 90-minute procedure on October 13, has shown a rapid recovery. He was discharged from the hospital on October 17 and has since resumed public activities, including presiding over the general audience in St. Peter's Square.
With clinical clearance, the Vatican is proceeding with preparations for the Pope's upcoming apostolic tour of South America, scheduled from November 6 to 17. The itinerary includes visits to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
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Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic · Argentina · Argentine Episcopal Conference · Gemelli Clinic · Gemelli Polyclinic · Holy See · International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea · Luigi Carbone · Peru · Pope Leo XIV · St. Peter's Square · Stefano Margaritora
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- [● 5 SOURCES] The surgery was completed successfully without complications. www.desdeelbalcon.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV held his first general audience at the Vatican eight days after lung surgery. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV is 71 years old. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Pope is scheduled to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17. www.desdeelbalcon.com
- [● 25 SOURCES] Surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Pope's right lung on October 13. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.desdeelbalcon.com · lacalle.com.ar · moj.powiat.pl · noticias037.net · +12 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The size of the tumor and whether it spread to lymph nodes have not been disclosed. racin.mk · www.ilfont.it · noticias037.net · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Surgeon Stefano Margaritora stated there are no clinical impediments to the Pope's upcoming South American trip. www.desdeelbalcon.com · www.delabahia.com.ar · www.cadenamaxima.com.ar
- [● 25 SOURCES] The Pope was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.desdeelbalcon.com · lacalle.com.ar · racin.mk · www.delabahia.com.ar · +12 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV's catechesis focused on the theme of marriage and family. lacalle.com.ar · moj.powiat.pl · diariopampero.com · de.catholicnewsagency.com · laikosblog.org · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea will hold hearings on November 10 and 11 regarding oil exploitation in the Malvinas Islands.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Argentine Episcopal Conference launched a podcast titled ‘Bienvenidos todos’ to prepare for the papal visit.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Peruvian Air Force will provide an ambulance helicopter for the Pope's visit to Peru.