Pope Leo XIV has been declared cancer-free following surgery to remove part of his right lung, with doctors confirming that he will not need chemotherapy or any other additional treatment.The positive update was announced by the Holy See Press Office after the final results of histological examinations and molecular biology tests carried out on tissue removed during the Pope’s surgery were released.Doctors confirmed that Leo had pulmonary adenocarcinoma, but crucially found that the cancer had been localised. A subsequent oncological assessment determined that “no additional treatment is necessary.”The 71-year-old underwent surgery on 13th October, during which doctors removed a portion of his right lung. The operation successfully removed all of the cancerous tissue, according to the latest update.The cancer itself had been discovered by chance after doctors spotted a small abnormality during a routine examination. Pope Leo was discharged from hospital just four days after his operation and has since begun gradually returning to his duties.On Wednesday, he was back in St Peter’s Square for his general audience, greeting crowds from the popemobile as he continues his recovery at the Vatican.•