From Buenos Aires Times · Javier Calvo · · 40s
Argentina prepares for Pope Leo XIV visit cancellation
Argentina's government prepares for Pope Leo XIV's possible tour cancellation due to lung cancer diagnosis.
In brief
Argentina's government prepares for Pope Leo XIV's possible tour cancellation due to lung cancer diagnosis. Argentina's government is preparing for Pope Leo XIV's potential tour cancellation after his lung cancer diagnosis. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer
The Vatican confirmed Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer after surgery, impacting Argentina's government plans for a three-week tour.
“The Vatican’s confirmation that Pope Leo XIV had been diagnosed with a common type of lung cancer following surgery”
Government prepares for tour cancellation
Argentina's government privately accepts Pope Leo XIV may cancel the tour to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru in three weeks.
“The government has begun privately to accept the possibility that the pontiff could cancel the tour”
Papal visit likely cancelled
Officials privately believe Pope Leo XIV's visit will be cancelled, with confirmation expected from Rome by October 20.
“It is 'very likely' the papal visit will be cancelled, and confirmation will come from Rome”
What matters most
Argentina's government is preparing for Pope Leo XIV's potential tour cancellation after his lung cancer diagnosis.
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