Pope Leo XIV was discharged
While the pathology results of the Pope, whose surgery was successfully completed, were awaited, the outcome of his South American trip was tied to his health condition.
Quick Look
- Pope Leo XIV, who took office in May 2025, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma.
- While the pathology results of the Pope, who underwent successful surgery, are awaited, his trip to South America in November will be evaluated according to his health condition.
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Why It Matters
Pope Leo 14, who took office in May 2025, underwent surgery after a nodule was detected in his lung during routine check-ups.
A leader known for his athletic identity and energy, who took office in May 2025, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, causing anxiety among the Vatican administration and 1.4 billion Catholics around the world.
The Pope, who has not appeared in public since Tuesday, personally announced in St. Peter's Square last Sunday that a nodule was detected in his lung during routine checks and that he needed surgery.
Although doctors announced that the surgery was completed without any complications, critical pathology results, such as the size of the tumor or whether it has spread to the surrounding lymph nodes, have not yet been shared.
The further course of the treatment of the Pope, who continues to conduct mass in the patient room on the 10th floor, will become clear with the detailed laboratory results.
The Pope, who did not completely cut off his diplomatic activities while he was in the hospital, had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday and called for a ceasefire for the Ukrainian city of Oleskyy.
However, the upcoming busy travel schedule creates controversy within the Vatican hierarchy.
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin spoke with unusual clarity for a cardinal, stating that the Pope may need to rearrange his future schedule "according to his health condition."
On the other hand, the Vatican administration reported that preparations for the Pope's intense South American trip, which will include Uruguay, Argentina and Peru between 6-17 November, are continuing.
It is stated that the Pope, who served as a missionary in Peru for 20 years, wants to make this visit very much, but the final decision will be made according to the recommendations of the doctors.
Official receptions of Pope Leo XIV have been canceled until October 20.
What to Watch
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Pope's November South America trip to be finalized based on doctor's advice
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Open Questions
- What is the size of the tumor?
- Has the tumor spread to surrounding lymph nodes?
- Will the November South America trip be canceled?
