The Vatican said Monday that Pope Leo XIV has no medical contraindications to a planned Nov. 6-17 apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, two weeks after surgery for lung cancer, CBS News reported¹.

A Vatican statement cited by CBS News said that, based on his current clinical status and tests, nothing would prevent the trip as planned, and that the pope is following medical recommendations¹.

CBS News described the 12-day itinerary as particularly demanding: the 71-year-old pontiff is scheduled to visit 10 cities, take 14 flights and attend public appearances and religious ceremonies¹. The Vatican confirmed the trip would follow the previously published program, including Cuzco, Peru, at more than 11,000 feet, where thinner air could be difficult after lung surgery¹.

Last week, on doctors' advice, Leo canceled a helicopter visit to Assisi for an international peace gathering, CBS News reported, because of unpressurized air on the helicopter¹.

Leo, the first American-born pope, spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop in Peru, CBS News said¹. In a statement Monday, he said he was looking forward to returning to the continent¹.

Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung on Oct. 13 after finding a malignant tumor identified as lung adenocarcinoma, discovered during a routine abdominal examination, CBS News reported, citing his doctors¹. The operation was described as successful without complications, and he was discharged Oct. 17¹. He has since resumed some public duties, including a weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square¹.

Not medical advice.