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Pope Leo XIV Cancels Oct. 27 Assisi Gathering After Surgery

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC · How we work

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Pope Leo XIV will miss the Oct. 27 Assisi gathering marking the 40th anniversary of Day of Prayer.
He cancelled the trip after doctors ordered rest following Tuesday’s thoracic surgery that removed part of a lung.
Surgeons said the operation confirmed localized adenocarcinoma and required no further treatment.
He will send a “Disarmed and Disarming Peace” message to organizers, religious leaders and guests.

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Pope Leo XIV will miss the Oct. 27 Assisi gathering marking the 40th anniversary of Day of Prayer.
He cancelled the trip after doctors ordered rest following Tuesday’s thoracic surgery that removed part of a lung.
Surgeons said the operation confirmed localized adenocarcinoma and required no further treatment.
He will send a “Disarmed and Disarming Peace” message to organizers, religious leaders and guests.