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Pope Leo returned to St Peter's Square on Wednesday (AFP/Getty)

Doctors have confirmed that 71-year-old Pope Leo will not require further therapy following lung cancer surgery last week, as conclusive tests showed the localised tumour had not spread.

The pontiff underwent an operation on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after being diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer.

Demonstrating a swift recovery, Pope Leo returned to St Peter's Square on Wednesday for his weekly general audience, expressing gratitude to the gathered crowd for their support and prayers.

Although lead surgeon Stefano Margaritora stated there are no clinical reasons preventing travel, it remains unconfirmed whether the pope will proceed with his scheduled trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November.

While resuming his leadership duties for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, the Vatican's secretary of state indicated the…