Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery

The 71-year-old is discharged from the hospital four days after his operation. Test results on tissue removed during surgery confirm he had a lung cancer. The disease was localised, the doctor says.

Pontiff had surgery on 13 October and lasted 90 minutes. He said doctors found nodule on his lung at an early stage.

The pontiff has a similar phone call with the president on the same day. The pope has previously said he is keen not to delay a visit to Latin America.