But doctors have said the cancer was localised, had not spread, and would not require further treatment.Leo will stay in the Chiclayo area until Sunday, leading eight events, including a private dinner with the priests he oversaw during his time as bishop.
Pope thanks crowds on emotional return to āsecond homeā in Peruās Chiclayo
The Chicago-born pope was welcomed by huge crowds in the coastal city, on the final leg of his South America tour.
