Pope Leo needs no further treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say The 71-year-old leader of the Catholic Church has had the lower lobe of his right lung removed in surgery.Share this: Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgeryDateAugust 7, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraVatican confirms Pope Leo’s surgery was successfulDateOctober 13, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraPope Leo continues working after lung surgery announcementDateOctober 12, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera