Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour

A health story from Florida, reported by WFLA Tampa.

Health · Florida · October 17, 2026

From WFLA Tampa

Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Saturday days after lung cancer surgery, as his surgeon said there are “no clinical reasons” to prevent his planned trip to Latin America next month.

Reported by WFLA Tampa, October 17, 2026. Read the full story at WFLA Tampa →

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