Key facts
- Pope Leo's trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru is scheduled for November 6-17.
- The Vatican confirmed on Monday that the trip will proceed.
- Doctors have stated Pope Leo is fit enough to travel.
- A Vatican delegation will visit Argentina and Peru to oversee preparations.
Pope Leo's planned trip to South America, scheduled from November 6 to 17, will proceed as the Vatican announced on Monday. Doctors have indicated that the pontiff's recovery from lung cancer surgery is on track and that he is fit for travel. A Vatican delegation is set to visit Argentina and Peru to oversee preparations for the visit, which includes presiding over religious services and visiting significant Catholic landmarks. Pope Leo recently led his first General Audience since surgery and was discharged from the hospital after a five-day stay.