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Why did the Pope cancel his trip to Assisi?
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The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will not travel to Assisi, Italy, for a peace meeting marking the fortieth anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace.
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Leo had lung surgery in mid-October, and the Vatican described an excellent post-operative course. Its statement said: Given the short time since the operation, the doctors treating him have considered it advisable to advise against the helicopter trip planned for 27 October.
“Given the short time since the operation, the doctors treating him have considered it advisable to advise against the helicopter trip planned for 27 October.”
For now, he will still send a message of closeness to the organizers and guests, citing the spirit of Assisi and dialogue. Assisi lies about 175 kilometres north of Rome, and his South America trip is still planned.
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- El PeriódicoLeo XIV cancels a short trip to Assisi on medical advice after his operation
- rmf24.plThere is new news about the Pope's health. He must cancel this trip
- AdnkronosPope Leo will not go to Assisi on October 27 to favor recovery after surgery: he will send a peace message
- ANSA.itThe Pope will not go to Assisi, “too soon”