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Pope Leo XIV needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says

The Vatican says the pope's tests came back clear enough that doctors see no need for more lung cancer treatment, a notable health update for the head of the Catholic Church.

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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTests show Pope Leo XIV will not need further treatment for lung cancer, the Vatican says.

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  1. King Charles sends Pope Leo XIV a private letter after cancer… · HOLA
  2. Pope Leo XIV seen for first time since lung cancer surgery · Fox News
  3. Pope's Health Fuels Debate Over Vatican Candor · The New York Times
  4. Pope Leo Home at the Vatican; Experts Weigh the Recovery · CBS News
  5. Pope Leo greets crowds after cancer surgery · Newsmax
  6. Pope Leo leads Vatican prayer, thanks hospital staff · ABC News
  7. Pope Leo XIV needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says (this story)

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