Pope Leo XIV cancels Assisi trip on doctors' advice as he recovers from surgery

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Pope Leo XIV cancelled a planned trip to Assisi after doctors advised against helicopter travel while he continues recovering from surgery. A follow-up chest X-ray showed he was recovering well, but doctors recommended caution because the operation was recent.

The pope's doctors said a follow-up chest X-ray confirmed he was recovering well. However, given the short time that has elapsed since the operation, they recommended as a precaution that he not make the trip to Assisi by helicopter.