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Pope Leo XIV's South America trip remains planned after lung cancer surgery
The Vatican said tests confirmed lung adenocarcinoma, and no changes have been announced for the 71-year-old pope’s November travel plans.
- On Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV continued a "normal postoperative recovery" following Tuesday's lung cancer surgery, with the Vatican confirming his planned South America trip remains scheduled.
- During the 90-minute operation at Gemelli hospital, surgeons removed the lower lobe of Pope Leo's right lung after tests confirmed lung adenocarcinoma.
- Dr. Luigi Carbone and Dr. Stefano Margaritora reported the pontiff resumed walking and eating, though Dr. Lorenzo Spaggiari noted final pathology results will determine if further treatment is required.
- Although the Vatican confirmed the scheduled South America trip, Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori suggested the recovery might take longer than expected.
- European medical guidance advises patients against flying for three weeks after major surgery, yet the 71-year-old pontiff intends to proceed with his visit to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
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Pope Leo XIV's trip to South America, scheduled for November, still depends on the assessment of the medical team after surgery for the removal of lung cancer. Although the Vatican has not announced changes in the script, the next exams will be fundamental to determine whether the 71-year-old Pontiff will have [...]
Vatican confirms that recovery of Pope Leo XIV after removal of pulmonary nodule is normal and travel to South America will be maintained as planned.
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