Pope Leo's trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru to go ahead, Vatican says
Doctors said the pope’s recovery is on track and he will meet survivors of clergy abuse during the 12-day journey.
- The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV’s Nov. 6–17 visit to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru will proceed as scheduled after his lung cancer surgery.
- Papal doctor Luigi Carbone said medical tests found “no contraindications” to the journey and described Pope Leo’s recovery as favorable.
- The itinerary includes Cusco, Peru, despite its high altitude, with organizers planning medical support, including an ambulance.
- The trip will be Pope Leo’s first visit to Latin America as pope and will include nine public Masses, seven cathedral visits, and two stadium prayer vigils.
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The Supreme Pontiff plans to speak with victims of violence committed by clergy members during his visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru Pope Leo XIV will meet
The Toronto Star
Pope will meet with survivors of clergy abuse during upcoming trip to Latin America, Vatican says
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV will meet with survivors of clergy sexual abuse during his upcoming trip to Latin America, which will take the American pope to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, the Vatican said Tuesday.
According to the Communication Department of the Holy See, the Pope's clinical evolution has been favorable, which has allowed the pastoral commitments planned for November to be maintained unchanged.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Song Jin-won = Pope Leo XIV, who is recovering from recent cancer surgery, will embark on a tour of South America scheduled for next month based on the medical team's opinion.
The Catholic Weekly
The Catholic SunPope Leo's doctors confirm his visit to Latin America two weeks after lung surgery
Two weeks after surgery for lung cancer, Pope Leo XIV has been cleared by doctors to proceed with his planned 6-17 November trip to South America, the longest and most demanding journey of his pontificate so far.
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