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The Vatican announced on October 26, 2026, that Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17 despite undergoing lung cancer surgery three weeks prior. Doctors confirmed there are no medical reasons preventing the pope’s travel after assessing his recovery progress. The trip includes twelve flights and two helicopter rides to high altitudes, with Pope Leo expressing eagerness to return to a region significant in his life.

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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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Published Oct. 26, 2026, 2:09 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 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.

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🔮 Published Oct. 26, 2026, 2:09 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 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.

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The Vatican press office said the pope’s recovery continues to progress in line with favorable assessments from his medical team. asserted

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It also confirmed the pope is keeping the already ambitious trip program with no announced changes. asserted

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Surgeons on Oct. 13 removed a lobe where the nodule later diagnosed as malignant was located, in the first major health event of Leo’s 17-month pontificate. asserted

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The surgery confirmed he had adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer. asserted

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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. asserted

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Leo expressed gratitude for the prayers and support he has received during his recovery and said he was eager to return to a region where he spent important periods of his life. asserted

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Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. asserted

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“I am looking forward to returning to the continent where I’ve experienced so many moments of my life,” Leo said Monday. asserted

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“May this journey be an occasion for us to open our hearts to one another, strengthen our communion as brothers and sisters, and renew our commitment to proclaiming the Gospel with joy. uncertain

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The Vatican said the visit will provide an opportunity for the pope to strengthen ties with local churches, encourage the faithful and promote a message of faith, hope and peace in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. asserted

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