Pope Leo cancels trip due to cancer recovery
Oct 23, 2026
Pope Leo XIV will miss a planned trip to Assisi next week after doctors advised against the helicopter journey
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Pope Leo is canceling a planned trip to inside
of Italy next week as he recovers from lung surgery.
The Vatican says that doctors advise the 71-year-old pontiff against
the helicopter journey to Assisi to aid his recovery.
A follow-up chest x-ray confirmed that he's healing well.
The University of Villanova grad will instead send a message to an
event marking 40 years since a global prayer gathering for peace