Vatican says pope won't need further cancer treatment
PBS NewsHour · Published on October 22, 2026
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Doctors for Pope Leo XIV say final tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent surgery last week to remove the lower portion of his right lung after doctors discovered a cancerous growth. Leo returned to the Vatican over the weekend and resumed his public appearances Wednesday. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here's The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subscribe PBS News podcasts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS News at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbsnews X: http://www.twitter.com/newshour Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newshour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newshour/