Pope Leo will not make Assisi visit to aid recovery after surgery
Pope Leo XIV will miss the 'Unarmed and Disarming Peace' meeting in Assisi due to ongoing recovery from recent lung surgery. Medical professionals confirmed his recovery is progressing well but advised against the travel as a precaution.
Why it matters
The health of the Pope is a matter of significant international interest, particularly regarding his ability to lead the Vatican's diplomatic efforts.
Vatican News The Holy See Press Office announced on Friday that Pope Leo XIV will not be able to attend the “Unarmed and Disarming Peace” meeting in Assisi on October 27. “To aid his recovery following the thoracic surgery he underwent on Tuesday of last week, Pope Leo XIV will be unable to attend the ‘Unarmed and Disarming Peace’ meeting in Assisi on October 27, as planned,” read the statement. “The meeting marks the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace convened by Saint John Paul II.” According to the Holy See Press Office, the Pope will send a message expressing his closeness to the “organizers, the leaders and representatives of Christian denominations and other religions, and the guests attending”.
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