Pope cleared for South America trip after lung cancer surgery
Summary
Doctors cleared Pope Leo XIV to make a 12-day trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from Nov. 6 to 17, two weeks after surgery to remove a cancerous section of his right lung. The Vatican said his tests showed no medical reason to cancel the trip, which includes 10 cities, 14 flights and a stop in high-altitude Cuzco.Key Facts
- Leo underwent surgery on Oct. 13 to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after doctors found a malignant tumor.
- Doctors identified the tumor as lung adenocarcinoma during a routine abdominal examination.
- The Vatican said the surgery was successful and had no complications; Leo left hospital on Oct. 17.
- Doctors said Leo’s clinical status and test results did not prevent him from traveling as planned.
- The Nov. 6–17 trip will cover Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, with visits to 10 cities and 14 flights.
- The itinerary includes Cuzco, which is more than 11,000 feet above sea level.
- Leo canceled a helicopter trip to Assisi on doctors’ advice because the aircraft cabin was unpressurized.
- Leo spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop in Peru.
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