Vatican confirms Pope Leo XIV’s Latin America trip after medical review
Health · First reported 26 Oct, 16:05 · Updated 19:06
Pope Leo XIV’s November 6–17 visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru will proceed as planned, the Vatican said after doctors assessed his recovery from lung cancer surgery. His physician reported no medical reason to prevent the journey.
- The Vatican confirmed that the November 6–17, 2026 journey will follow the previously published itinerary.
- Surgeons removed a lung lobe on October 13 containing a nodule subsequently diagnosed as malignant. The surgery confirmed adenocarcinoma.
- Physician Luigi Carbone said medical assessments found no reason to prevent travel. Leo has resumed activities gradually while reserving time for rest.
- The itinerary includes Uruguay on November 6–8, Argentina on November 8–11 and Peru through November 17. Planned stops include Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Lima and Chiclayo.
- Leo welcomed the return to a region where he spent significant periods of his life. The Vatican said the visit would strengthen ties with local churches and encourage Catholic communities.
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- November 6–17, 2026.
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- Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
- Medical assessment
- Luigi Carbone reported no medical reason preventing the trip.
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