Will Pope Leo XIV Be Able to Make His Visit to Latin America?
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Pope Leo XIV, who operated a cancerous nodule in the lung, was still hospitalized and the uncertainty remained on the continuation of his programme. His planned visit to Latin America, which was to take him to several countries, raised questions, among other things: certain stages, such as Cusco in Peru, located at 3,400 meters above sea level, could be delicate given his lung condition.
The surgical intervention of Pope Leo XIV by a pulmonary nodule raises questions about his November tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
Pope Leo XIV's November visit to Latin America may be postponed because of his health. This was announced today by the President of Peru, Keiko Fuhimori, quoted by Reuters, transmits BTA. According to the preliminary plan, the head of the Roman Catholic Church was supposed to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. Yesterday, doctors announced that the 71-year-old pope was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery to remove part of one lung.
Fujimori said plans for Pope Leon's visit to the Andean country are being maintained until he receives "information that is different"
Keiko Fujimori: We will also be attentive to any statement from the Vatican, because we understand that this recovery will take several weeks, more than expected. Therefore, we also understand that there could be some change in the schedule of your visit. Hopefully your recovery will be prompt, imminent and your visit can be made, but we will also understand otherwise. Here the important thing is that your holiness the Pope recovers his health.
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, reiterated her greetings to Pope Leo XIV, who is recovering from a surgical intervention in which her diagnosis of lung cancer was confirmed. In this regard, she said that they are waiting for official news to confirm if she will be able to make the planned visit to Peru in November.
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