Pope Leo XIV will not travel to Assisi on October 27 as doctors recommend continued recovery following lung cancer surgery. The Vatican confirms encouraging news: the Holy Father's recovery is progressing very well, and no further cancer treatment is necessary.
While Pope Leo’s doctors report that his “recovery is progressing very well,” out of “precaution,” they have advised him not to undertake the “planned helicopter journey on October 27” to Assisi. Therefore, the Pope has cancelled his plans to attend an interfaith meeting on October 27, 2026, the Hol…
In a subsequent communique, the Vatican said Pope Leo would not attend the Assisi meeting on Oct. 27 marking the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace.
Pope Leo XIV will miss a planned trip to Assisi next week after doctors advised against the helicopter journey to the Italian town as he recovers from lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said.
