Rome, 26 Oct. (LaPresse) – “The Holy See Press Office confirms that Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, scheduled for 6 to 17 November 2026, will take place as per the previously published programme.” This is stated in a press release issued by the Vatican. The text highlights that Pope Prevost’s recovery, two weeks after surgery to remove a lung tumour, “is progressing in line with the favourable assessments reported by the medical team treating him”. “Since his return to the Vatican,” the statement issued by the Holy See Press Office continues, “the Holy Father has gradually resumed his activities, adapting his daily schedule in consultation with his doctors to prioritise his post-operative recovery, whilst continuing to fulfil the responsibilities of his ministry. He has attended important appointments and public engagements, paying attention to the demands of each day and ensuring adequate periods of rest. The Holy Father expresses his deep gratitude for the prayers and affection received from all over the world, as well as for the attentive care of the healthcare professionals who have supported him during his convalescence. Dr Luigi Carbone confirms that the Holy Father’s post-operative recovery continues to progress and that the latest medical examinations confirm his good health and favourable clinical condition. Given his current clinical picture and the diagnostic and laboratory tests carried out, there are no contraindications that would prevent him from undertaking his forthcoming apostolic journey to Latin America as planned. The Pope is following medical advice scrupulously and attentively, and with deep determination to continue serving the Church.”
Pope Leo XIV, the press office: “Trip to South America confirmed for 6 to 17 November”
Rome, 26 Oct. (LaPresse) – “The Holy See Press Office confirms that Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, scheduled for 6 to 17 November 2026, will take place as per the previously published programme.” This is stated in a press release issued by the Vatican. The text highlights that Pope Prevost’s recovery, two weeks after surgery to remove a lung tumour, “is progressing in line with the favourable assessments reported by the medical team treating him”. “Since his return to the Vatican,” the statement issued by the Holy See Press Office continues, “the Holy Father has gradually resumed his activities, adapting his daily schedule in consultation with his doctors to prioritise his post-operative recovery, whilst continuing to fulfil the responsibilities of his ministry. He has attended important appointments and public engagements, paying attention to the demands of each day and ensuring adequate periods of rest. The Holy Father expresses his deep gratitude for the prayers and affection received from all over the world, as well as for the attentive care of the healthcare professionals who have supported him during his convalescence. Dr Luigi Carbone confirms that the Holy Father’s post-operative recovery continues to progress and that the latest medical examinations confirm his good health and favourable clinical condition. Given his current clinical picture and the diagnostic and laboratory tests carried out, there are no contraindications that would prevent him from undertaking his forthcoming apostolic journey to Latin America as planned. The Pope is following medical advice scrupulously and attentively, and with deep determination to continue serving the Church.”