Pope Leo’s medical team announced that he will not require additional treatment following his recent surgery for lung cancer. The doctors stated that a histological examination confirmed a diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer, which has remained localized. The Pope’s lead surgeon, Stefano Margaritora, and his personal physician, Luigi Carbone, mentioned that a subsequent oncological evaluation concluded that no further therapy is necessary.
Pope Leo made his return to St. Peter’s Square, where he greeted pilgrims and blessed babies from his open-air Popemobile during his first general audience since the surgery on October 13. He also delivered a sermon in Italian and greeted the audience in seven languages, a slight deviation from his usual practice of nine languages.
Despite the upcoming extensive trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru scheduled from November 6 to 17, it is uncertain whether the Pope will be able to undertake the journey as planned. However, his lead surgeon expressed confidence that Pope Leo will be fit enough to travel, stating in an interview with Vatican News that there are no clinical impediments for the visit to proceed.
