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Will the Pope's South American trip still go ahead after his chest surgery?
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In its statement, the Holy See put it plainly: There are no contraindications that would prevent him from undertaking the upcoming apostolic journey to Latin America as planned.
“There are no contraindications that would prevent him from undertaking the upcoming apostolic journey to Latin America as planned.”
From Vatican City, the route runs through Uruguay and Argentina to Lima, in Peru. The Pope says he is glad to return to a continent where he has lived many moments of his life.
Vatican City and Lima
At 71, he is due to give 36 speeches along the way. The Vatican says his recovery continues to progress and tests confirm good health.
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The Pope had surgery to remove a tumour from his chest on 13 October. The Vatican confirmed the trip on 26 October, and it begins on 6 November.
- 13 OctoberChest surgery
- 26 OctoberTrip confirmed
- 6 NovemberComing upTrip begins
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- Tgcom24Pope Leo, doctors give the green light for the trip to South America: “No contraindications”
- EL PAÍSThe Vatican confirms that the Pope will travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from 6 to 17 November
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