Pope cancels Assisi trip to focus on post-surgery recovery

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 10:33 · Archive

Pope Leo XIV has cancelled a planned October 27 visit to Assisi on doctors' orders as he recovers from lung cancer surgery.

Pope Leo XIV has cancelled a planned October 27 visit to Assisi, about 175km north of Rome, to avoid a helicopter flight during his recovery from lung cancer surgery. The 71-year-old pontiff was due to attend a peace event with other religious leaders but made the decision on doctors' advice.

The Pope had the lower lobe of his right lung removed on October 13 and was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer. A chest examination showed excellent progress in his recovery. Further exams of the tissue removed during the operation confirmed the cancer was localised, and doctors said he would not require any further ongoing cancer treatment.

The Pope was discharged from hospital on Saturday and is gradually resuming his normal duties. On Wednesday, he returned to St Peter's Square for his weekly audience with pilgrims. The Vatican has not said whether he will be able to go ahead with a scheduled November 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.

How it is being reported

• Pope cancels Assisi trip to aid recovery from surgeryPope Leo will miss a planned trip to Assisi on doctors' orders as he recovers from cancer surgery.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 10:07
• Pope cancels Assisi trip to aid recovery from surgeryPope Leo will miss a planned trip to Assisi on doctors' orders as he recovers from cancer surgery.The West Australian · 23 Oct, 10:07

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