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Pope's Health Update: Cleared for Upcoming South America Trip Following Lung Cancer Surgery

Pope's Health Update: Cleared for Upcoming South America Trip Following Lung Cancer Surgery

Pope fit enough to make Latin America trip next month, Vatican says
Pope fit enough to make Latin America trip next month, Vatican says

The 71-year-old pontiff is recovering from an Oct 13 lung cancer surgery.

Pope cleared for South America trip after lung cancer surgery
Pope cleared for South America trip after lung cancer surgery

The trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, set for Nov. 6 to 17, is particularly grueling.

Vatican issues Pope health update ahead of South America trip
Vatican issues Pope health update ahead of South America trip

The Pope is recovering well from cancer surgery and his trip to South America will go ahead as planned next month, the Vatican has said.

Pope's South American trip to go ahead as planned after lung cancer surgery
Pope's South American trip to go ahead as planned after lung cancer surgery

The Pope underwent surgery in to remove a tumour on the lower part of his right lung and is gradually resuming his duties.

Vatican Confirms Pope Leo's Upcoming Latin America Trip Following Health Checkup

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...

Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup

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...

Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
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.

Pope Leo's Trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru to Go Ahead, Vatican Says
Pope Leo's Trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru to Go Ahead, Vatican Says

VATICAN CITY, ⁠Oct ⁠26 (Reuters) - ⁠Pope Leo's trip to ‌Uruguay, Argentina ‌and ⁠Peru, ⁠scheduled for November 6-17 will go ahead, the Vatican ⁠said ⁠on ⁠Monday, indicating that Leo's recovery...

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