The Pope’s planned trip to South America will go ahead as scheduled following surgery to remove a tumour from the lower part of his right lung.
He is recovering from the operation and gradually resuming his duties. The procedure was carried out as part of treatment for the tumour, which was located in the lower section of his right lung.
Despite the recent surgery, the visit is still expected to take place according to plan. No further details about the timing of the trip, its destinations or the Pope’s recovery have been provided in the supplied material.