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THE GUARDIAN · HEALTH · October 21, 2026

Pope will not need further cancer treatment, doctors say

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Medics indicate pontiff's tumour has not spread. Doubts remain about a planned trip to south America next month.

Final histological examinations confirmed the diagnosis. The pope's lead surgeon and his personal physician said no further therapy is required.

The pope may need to adjust his schedule to aid his recovery. The secretary of state says there are no clinical reasons preventing him from travelling to south america.

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