Pope Leo XIV cancels Assisi trip after lung surgery on doctors' advice

A health story from Virginia, reported by 13News Now Norfolk.

Health · Virginia · October 23, 2026

From 13News Now Norfolk

Pope Leo XIV cancels Assisi trip after doctors advise against a helicopter journey as he recovers from thoracic surgery.

Reported by 13News Now Norfolk, October 23, 2026. Read the full story at 13News Now Norfolk →

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