Pope's South American trip to go ahead as planned after lung cancer surgery
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
The Vatican said Pope Leo will make his South American trip as planned from 6 to 17 November, visiting Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. He had surgery on 13 October to remove a localized tumour from his right lung and has been gradually resuming work while recovering.Key Facts
- The 71-year-old Pope underwent a 90-minute operation in Rome on 13 October.
- Doctors discharged him from Gemelli hospital on 17 October.
- The Pope's surgeon said his condition was satisfactory and there were no clinical reasons to cancel the trip.
- The Vatican said Leo would visit 10 cities during the tour.
- The itinerary includes stops in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Lima, Chiclayo, Cuzco and Pucallpa.
- Leo lived and worked in Peru for several years and holds Peruvian citizenship.
- The Vatican said Leo would cancel a planned visit to Assisi on 27 October on his doctors' recommendation.
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