The Vatican confirmed Monday that Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. BBC News and the Associated Press reported the update. Doctors found no medical reason to stop travel three weeks after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said.

Surgeons on October 13 removed a lobe where a nodule later diagnosed as cancer sat in the lower right lung. The 71-year-old pope has been recovering in line with favorable assessments from his medical team. He is scheduled to travel November 6 through 17 and said he looks forward to the tour with great joy and enthusiasm.

The Vatican press office said the ambitious trip program stands with no announced cuts. South American Catholics have waited for the first Latin American itinerary of his pontificate. Local churches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru were already preparing large outdoor Masses.

Health scares have forced past popes to trim travel. This confirmation eases those fears for now. The pages did not list any reduced schedule inside the three-country tour.

What we know: Pope Leo's November Latin America trip is confirmed after a positive checkup.
What we don't: Whether any events will later be shortened if fatigue returns.