Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his scheduled trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru in November. Medical professionals have cleared the Pope for travel following his successful lung cancer surgery earlier this month.
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Manila Bulletin - Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, after doctors determined there are no medical reasons preventing him from traveling three weeks after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican confirmed Monday.
Faithful attend Pope Leo XIV's Angelus noon prayer in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
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