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Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV intends to proceed with his scheduled trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, despite his recent surgery to remove a lung nodule. Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, confirmed on October 14 that the pope's intention and desire to travel remain unchanged.

The 71-year-old pontiff is recovering at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where doctors report his postoperative course is proceeding as expected. Following the surgery, the pope underwent respiratory physiotherapy, began walking independently around his room, and resumed a normal diet. Medical imaging, including a chest X-ray and blood tests, showed the operated lung is recovering well and that his values are within the normal range for this type of procedure.

While the Vatican reaffirmed the trip is still planned, some uncertainty remains regarding whether the pope will be physically able to complete the journey. Professor Stefano Margaritora, the chief of thoracic surgery who led the surgical team, stated there are currently no contraindications to the travel. During his hospital stay, the pope has already resumed some official duties, including an in-person meeting with Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, the Substitute for General Affairs.

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Earlier version, Sunday 18 October

Pope Leo XIV to visit South America

Earlier version, Friday 16 October

Pope Leo XIV to travel to Latin America

Earlier version, Friday 16 October

Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November

Earlier version, Friday 16 October

Pope Leo XIV to travel to South America

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 14, 9:02 AM Catholic Star Herald Vatican reaffirms intention of Pope Leo XIV to travel to Latin America
  2. Oct 14, 8:44 AM Catholic News Agency Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer surgery; Vatican says he intends to make South America trip
  3. Oct 14, 9:03 PM The Catholic Thing Vatican reaffirms intention of Pope Leo XIV to travel to Latin America
  4. Oct 15, 4:17 PM ZENIT News Agency Will the Pope Go to South America? Leo XIV Calls the Vatican’s No. 3 Official for an In-Person Meeting at the Hospital. Here’s the Latest o…
  5. Oct 14, 2:51 AM ACI Digital Português Santa Sé diz que papa se recupera normalmente e confirma viagem à América do Sul
  6. Oct 14, 10:08 AM Diocese of Salta Español El Papa tiene el “deseo” de viajar a América Latina
  7. Oct 16, 4:00 AM TK KBS Slovenčina Kardinál Parolin: Ak sa zotavenie podarí, pápež odcestuje do Latinskej Ameriky
  8. Oct 17, 11:11 AM Deon Polski Papieski chirurg: papież może odbyć podróż do Ameryki Łacińskiej
  9. Oct 16, 5:17 AM ZENIT News Agency Français Le pape se rendra-t-il en Amérique du Sud – 8 titres, vendredi 16 octobre 2026
  10. Oct 16, 7:27 AM DOMRADIO.DE Deutsch Fit genug fürs Reisen? / Papst will Südamerika-Reise offenbar antreten
  11. Oct 17, 1:00 AM kath.net Deutsch Leo XIV. will Südamerikareise offenbar antreten
  12. Oct 19, 2:16 AM Niedziela Polski Nie ma przeciwwskazań do podróży Leona XIV do Ameryki Południowej

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