Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
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Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
Pope Leo XIV confirmed his expected trip to Latin America, which will take place from 6 to 17 November and will include visits to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. The Holy See ratified the tour after the doctors observed the good evolution of the Pontiff after his recent lung operation. The faithful celebrate the news and manifest their emotion.
Doctors indicate that after the successful operation of the Pontiff's lung, "there are no contraindications to prevent him from taking the trip as planned."
Pope Leo XIV arrived at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday ahead of his surgery to remove a lung nodule, with doctors anticipating a recovery of about seven days. The 71-year-old pontiff is due to travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on November 6, though the Vatican has not confirmed the operation date.
Pope Leo XIV will travel to 10 cities in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru between 6 and 16 November, as confirmed by the Vatican on Monday at a press conference. The agenda of the high pontiff includes meetings with the political authorities of each country and local communities, including representatives of the Amazon and young university students.
The seventh international journey of the Pontiff will take place from 6 to 17 November. Three countries and ten cities