Rome, Oct. 22 -- Pope Leo XIV will not require additional medical therapy following his recent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, medical professionals confirmed.

According to Vatican News, doctors reported on Wednesday that comprehensive post-operative testing showed the tumour extracted during the October 13 procedure was a localised lung adenocarcinoma.

Evaluating the Holy Father's prognosis, Dr Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora issued a statement last evening noting that a subsequent oncological assessment has confirmed that "no further treatment is necessary".

Reassuring the public regarding the Pontiff's recovery, the full official update released by the Holy See Press Office stated, "The final hist...