Pope's South American trip to go ahead following lung cancer surgery
- The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo will go on his South American tour as planned, following his surgery for lung cancer.
- He was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent successful surgery in Rome on 13 October to remove a tumour on the lower part of his right lung.
- The 71-year-old is scheduled to travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on 6-17 November, the Vatican said, adding that the he was looking forward to it "with great joy and enthusiasm".
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- The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo will go on his South American tour as planned, following his surgery for lung cancer.
- He was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent successful surgery in Rome on 13 October to remove a tumour on the lower part of his right lung.
- The 71-year-old is scheduled to travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on 6-17 November, the Vatican said, adding that the he was looking forward to it "with great joy and enthusiasm".
Sources: BBC News