Vatican Confirms Pope Leo's Latin America Trip After Post-Surgery Checkup
The 71-year-old pontiff will travel despite recent lung surgery, with the Vatican saying medical tests found no contraindications.
- Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6-17, the Vatican confirmed Monday, after doctors cleared the pontiff fit for travel following lung cancer surgery.
- Recovering from an October 13 surgery, the 71-year-old pontiff had part of his right lung removed after doctors diagnosed lung adenocarcinoma and is gradually resuming his duties.
- Personal physician Luigi Carbone confirmed the Holy Father's favorable clinical condition, supporting an ambitious itinerary spanning 31,000 km across 10 cities with 36 scheduled speeches.
- Despite clearing the tour, the Vatican cancelled a scheduled Tuesday visit to Assisi on doctor's advice, preventing the pontiff from marking the 40th anniversary of St. John Paul II's World Day of Prayer for Peace.
- The Vatican said the South America itinerary will proceed without changes to the previously published agenda, marking a significant test of the pontiff's recovery as he resumes international duties.
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The sovereign pontiff had his surgery performed in mid-October to remove a cancerous nodule from the lungs. "No contraindications are noted," said the Vatican on Monday, while Leo XIV will not need any further treatment.
The pontiff will fulfill his agenda as "there are no contraindications to prevent his next apostolic journey." He will go from 6 to 17 November.
It will be carried out as planned, despite having undergone surgery for lung cancer two weeks ago
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Vatican confirms Pope Leo’s Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17. The Vatican confirmed Monday that doctors found no medical reasons preventing him from traveling. Two weeks ago, surgeons removed a malignant nodule from his lung, marking the first major health event of his pontificate. Since returning to the Vatican, Leo has gradually resumed activities while prioritizing recovery. His physician stated there'…
The Holy See ratified Pope Leo XIV's apostolic tour of three South American countries after confirming his favorable recovery from lung cancer surgery to which he was subjected in Rome.
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