{"id":11312,"date":"2026-11-06T20:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T20:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/06\/pope-says-in-fairly-good-shape-after-lung-cancer-surgery\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T20:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T20:00:52","slug":"pope-says-in-fairly-good-shape-after-lung-cancer-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/06\/pope-says-in-fairly-good-shape-after-lung-cancer-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope says in \u2018fairly good shape\u2019 after lung cancer surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pope Leo XIV said Friday he was in \u201cfairly good shape\u201d after lung cancer surgery last month as he began a 12-day tour of South America with a visit to Uruguay.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know some people were doubtful about this trip taking place,\u201d Leo told reporters on board the papal plane.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had no doubt and was convinced that this trip had to go forward. And I am very happy to say praise the Lord and thanks to wonderful medical assistance, I\u2019m here today, I think in fairly good shape,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Leo, 71, had a cancerous tumor and part of his right lung removed in an operation at Rome\u2019s Gemelli hospital on October 13.<\/p>\n

He was discharged on October 17 and doctors quoted by the Vatican have said he is fit to travel and does not require any further therapy.<\/p>\n

Asked by reporters if he had advice for people facing a cancer diagnosis, he said: \u201cNot to be afraid.<\/p>\n

\u201cEarly detection is obviously the best way to go and so regular check-ups are a blessing. And take care of yourselves,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Leo was also asked if he had resumed playing tennis \u2014 a favorite sport. \u201cNot yet, but I will,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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