Vatican issues major Pope Leo XIV health update after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV's health is progressing well post-lung cancer surgery, allowing his planned South America trip. Doctors confirm no medical impediments to his travel, which aims to strengthen church ties and promote peace. The Pope expressed eagerness to return to the continent.
- 1. Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned November 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.
- 2. The Vatican say Leo's recovery continues to progress in line with favorable assessments from his medical team.
- 3. The Pope’s physician, Luigi Carbone, said there’s no medical reason preventing Leo’s trip to South America, which involves a dozen flights and two helicopter rides to high altitudes.
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