Professor Stefano Margaritora, head of thoracic surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, said there were currently no medical reasons to rule out the demanding journey Photo: Vatican Media

Leo XIV’s Health: What Is Known and Said at the Vatican Regarding the Pope’s Health and the Initial Consequences of His Hospital Admission.

The pulmonary growth was discovered following tests performed at the Gemelli-Isola facility, initially intended to investigate what was considered a possible inflammation. According to information provided by the Vatican, the check-up was not prompted by a specific health issue but was a routine medical examination.

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru will draw 3.1 million people, according to the government, and will generate significant economic benefits

According to projections from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, more than 3.1 million people will travel around the country in connection with the visit, with approximately half of that movement concentrated in Lima. Authorities also anticipate around 550,000 domestic trips and more than 300 million soles in tourism spending across Lima, Chiclayo, Cajamarca, Cusco and Pucallpa.