Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Also reported by PBS NewsHour
Summary
Pope Leo XIV will make his planned Nov. 6–17 visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru after doctors found no medical reason to prevent travel following lung cancer surgery. The Vatican said his recovery is progressing and that the trip schedule has no announced changes.Key Facts
- Surgeons removed a lung lobe on Oct. 13 where they found a malignant nodule.
- The surgery confirmed Leo had adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer.
- The trip will include a dozen flights and two helicopter rides to high altitudes.
- Leo has gradually resumed Vatican activities while making time for rest and recovery.
- The Vatican said the trip will focus on ties with local churches and messages of faith, hope and peace.
- Leo said he looked forward to returning to a region where he had spent important periods of his life.
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