Pope Leo XIV says he is fit to travel after lung surgery

Health · First reported 6 Nov, 19:51 · Updated 20:22

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Pope Leo XIV said he was in “fairly good shape” after surgery to remove a cancerous tumor and part of his right lung. He began a South American tour with a visit to Uruguay and said he had been confident the trip would proceed.

Leo said Friday that he was in “fairly good shape” after surgery last month to remove a cancerous tumor and part of his right lung.
The 71-year-old began a 12-day South American tour with a visit to Uruguay.
Doctors quoted by the Vatican said he was fit to travel and did not need further therapy; he was discharged from hospital four days after the operation.
Asked about cancer, Leo advised people not to be afraid and said early detection and regular check-ups were important.
He said he had not yet returned to playing tennis, but intended to do so.

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Key facts

Tour: 12 days in South America, beginning with Uruguay
Operation: October 13 at Rome’s Gemelli hospital
Procedure: Removal of a cancerous tumor and part of the right lung
Hospital discharge: October 17
Medical assessment: Vatican-quoted doctors said he was fit to travel and required no further therapy