Pope Returns to Vatican Days After Surgery; Surgeon Says He Should Be Fit for Latin America Tour
Doctors said the cancer was localized and the pope will need no further treatment as he recovers from lung surgery.
- On Friday, thoracic surgeon Professor Stefano Margaritora told Vatican News that Pope Leo XIV shows excellent recovery, stating there are "no clinical reasons" preventing his ambitious November 6–17 Latin America trip.
- Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery on October 13 to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after doctors diagnosed adenocarcinoma; follow-up tests confirmed the cancer was localized and required no further treatment.
- Despite his progress, the Vatican announced Friday that Pope Leo XIV will skip an October 27 peace gathering in Assisi, as doctors advised avoiding the helicopter journey "to facilitate his recovery" from surgery.
- After a four-day hospital stay, the pontiff returned to the Vatican on Saturday and resumed public duties, greeting pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday as part of his gradual recovery schedule.
- His November 6–17 Latin America visit remains scheduled, involving a dozen flights and high-altitude travel, though medical experts emphasize the Pope's activities will continue guided by ongoing medical advice.
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Pope Leo XIV cancels Assisi trip on doctors' advice as he recovers
The pope's doctors said a follow-up chest X-ray confirmed he was recovering well. However, given the short time that has elapsed since the operation, they recommended as a precaution that he not make the trip to Assisi by helicopter.
Pope Leo XIV has canceled a planned visit to the Italian city of Assisi on October 27 to continue his recovery from lung surgery, the Vatican said on Wednesday, citing Reuters. The Holy See said the pope's health was improving rapidly, according to a recent medical examination. The information was based on the assessment of doctors attending to him. The visit to Assisi was planned to mark the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Pea…
Pope Leo XIV hails to the public during his first general audience at St Peter's Square in the Vatican, since surgery to treat lung cancer on October 21, 2026. Tiziana Fabi/AFP Pope Leo XIV cancelled a planned visit on October 27 to the Italian city of Assisi to avoid a helicopter shift during his recovery from surgery to treat lung cancer, informed the Vatican on Friday (23). ✅ Follow the international news channel of the g1 at WhatsApp The 71-…
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NettavisenTo spare Pope Leo, who recently underwent cancer surgery, a planned trip to the Italian city of Assisi on Tuesday has been canceled, the Vatican announced.
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