By Boluwatife Kehinde-Idowu Pope Leo XIV’s doctors have confirmed that the tumour removed during surgery on October 13 was a lung adenocarcinoma, adding that the disease was localised and no further treatment is necessary. In a health update released by the Holy See Press Office on Wednesday, October 21, 2026,…...
By Boluwatife Kehinde-Idowu
Pope Leo XIV’s doctors have confirmed that the tumour removed during surgery on October 13 was a lung adenocarcinoma, adding that the disease was localised and no further treatment is necessary.
In a health update released by the Holy See Press Office on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Vatican said the final histopathology and molecular testing reports on the tissue removed during the Holy Father’s surgery had been issued.
The statement read. “The final histopathology and molecular testing reports on the tissue removed during the Holy Father’s surgery were issued today.
The results confirmed that the tumour was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localised.”
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It added that a subsequent assessment by cancer specialists had established that no additional treatment was required.
Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora, who were involved in the Pope’s medical care, confirmed the findings on Wednesday evening, according to a post shared by Vatican News on Instagram.
The statement further said, “A subsequent oncological assessment has confirmed that no further treatment is necessary.”
The Vatican has continued to provide updates on the health of the Pope, who leads the Catholic Church.