The operation for Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer was a success, and the Vatican says that no further treatment is necessary.

The surgery for lung cancer undergone by Pope Leo XIV last week was a success, and the pontiff no longer needs any further treatment, the Vatican Press Office announced on Wednesday.

The information was conveyed in an official statement, without the Vatican providing, for the time being, any additional details about the procedure, the Pope’s exact state of health, or the nature of the condition treated.

The surgery took place last week, and Wednesday’s announcement represents the first official confirmation regarding the progress of his condition after the operation. According to the Vatican, the procedure achieved the desired result and continuation of treatment is not indicated.

The statement does not specify whether Pope Leo XIV will modify his public schedule or official activities in the coming period. The Vatican has also not announced the duration of his recovery or whether additional medical checkups will be carried out.