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

The Vatican confirmed Monday that Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, from 6 to 17 November, after doctors found no medical reason to prevent it. The Holy See Press Office said his recovery is progressing favourably. Surgeons removed part of his right lung on 13 October, confirming adenocarcinoma; the Vatican later said the cancer was localised and he needs no further therapy. His surgeon, Stefano Margaritora, said there were no clinical reasons the trip should not go ahead. The pope said he was looking forward to returning to the continent where he has spent many moments of his life. The Vatican said he has gradually resumed his duties while keeping rest periods, and it cancelled a planned 27 October Assisi visit on medical advice.

Where accounts differ. The Rio Times says it is not known whether events will be shortened or changed, while Buenos Aires Times reports that some pope watchers had speculated the voyage would be modified, a point the other outlets do not mention.

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