Pope Leo XIV confirms Latin America trip after recovering from surgery

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Pope Leo XIV, recovering well from recent surgery, has confirmed plans to travel to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17. Medical checks have shown no complications that would hinder the trip, and Pope Leo expressed his joy at returning to Latin America, where he maintains strong personal connections. The visit aims to strengthen ties with Catholic communities in the region.

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Pope Leo XIV, aged 71, underwent surgery on October 13 at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to remove a malignant nodule from his lung. The procedure went smoothly, confirming he had adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer. Despite this health scare, doctors have given him the green light to proceed with his previously planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6-17. Pope Leo made the announcement during a Sunday prayer service on October 11, stating that he is in good health and looking forward to the trip "with great joy and enthusiasm." The Vatican press office confirmed on October 26 that no medical contraindications exist for his travel plans, which involve visits to ten cities across three countries. Leo has expressed gratitude for worldwide support during his recovery and remains committed to resuming his full schedule while adhering to medical recommendations. His trip will include stops in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Lima, Chiclayo, Cuzco, and Pucallpa among others.

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The Vatican says the Pope is recovering well and will be able to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from 6 to 17 November, with doctors ruling out any complications that could derail the trip. uncertain

that → say → trip

Pope Leo XIV will travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from 6 to 17 November, as originally planned. asserted

XIV → travel → November

The Press Office of the Holy See has officially confirmed the visit after doctors verified the favourable progress of the Supreme Pontiff following his recent operation. asserted

doctors → confirm → operation

According to the Vatican statement, the procedure went ahead without complications and subsequent tests confirmed that the illness was contained, so he does not need any additional oncological treatment. uncertain

he → accord → treatment

Two weeks after the operation, the latest medical check-ups show a favourable recovery and there are no contraindications to making the trip. asserted

ups → show → trip

Since returning to the Vatican, Leo XIV has gradually resumed his activities, although he keeps to a schedule adapted to medical recommendations and sets aside time to rest. asserted

he → return → time

Doctor Luigi Carbone, responsible for reporting on his progress, has confirmed that he is in good health. asserted

he → report → health

The Holy Father has expressed his joy at returning to Latin America, a region with which he has a close personal bond. asserted

he → express → bond

"It fills me with happiness to return to the continent where I have lived so many moments of my life," he said. asserted

he → fill → life

During his visit, he will seek to strengthen ties with Catholic communities and convey a message of faith, hope and peace. asserted

he → seek → faith