Pope Leo XIV is undergoing surgery: Is his Argentina visit at risk?
The Pontiff announced on Sunday that he will have a lung nodule removed, raising questions about his South American tour La entrada Pope Leo XIV is undergoing surgery: Is his Argentina visit at risk? se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Pope Leo XIV has announced he requires surgery to remove a lung nodule just weeks before he is set to embark on a tour of South America. The Pope disclosed the news during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square, stating he underwent the medical examination and decided to have the surgery after doctors determined it was the best course of action.
Leo XIV thanked his followers for their prayers and entrusted his care to them, requesting to remain in their thoughts during his recovery. Scheduled to admit himself to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday, the Pope is expected to spend a week there. No specifics about the diagnosis or condition of the nodule have been disclosed.
With the surgery scheduled, the Pope’s trip to Argentina has raised concerns due to the proximity of the medical procedure to the start of his tour, which is set for November 8 to 11. Despite this, Archbishop Jorge Eduardo Lozano, the Archbishop of San Juan, expressed confidence in the Pope’s determination to continue with the trip after meeting him privately.
Lozano noted that the Pope appeared well and in good spirits after the meeting, and he even said "see you soon" as they parted ways. The Argentine leg of the tour includes stops in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Luján, featuring institutional meetings, religious ceremonies, and a Mass at the Luján Basilica. For now, all official details of the Pope's visit remain confirmed.
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