https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-fit-enough-to-make-latin-america-trip-next-month-vatican-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-fit-enough-to-make-latin-america-trip-next-month-vatican-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-fit-enough-to-make-latin-america-trip-next-month-vatican-says#u168362Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:00:12 +0000Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his scheduled Apostolic Journey to Latin America next month after receiving medical clearance following lung cancer surgery. The Vatican confirmed that the 71-year-old pontiff is fit to make the international trip scheduled for November 6 to November 17, indicating his recovery remains on track. The itinerary includes stops in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. Previously, the pope had cancelled a separate trip to Assisi on doctors' advice while he recuperated from the medical procedure.Why it mattersThe confirmation of the Latin America tour signals that the pon