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Pope Leo is set to travel to South America next month (Reuters)

Doctors have declared Pope Leo fit to travel for his scheduled 10-city tour of South America from 6 to 17 November, following a successful recovery from lung cancer surgery.

The 71-year-old pontiff underwent an operation on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after being diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer.

Citing the Pope's personal physician Luigi Carbone, the Vatican confirmed that recent medical tests show good health and favourable clinical conditions, with no contraindications preventing the trip.

The 11-day journey across Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru is set to proceed without changes to its schedule, covering roughly 31,000 kilometres and including 36 planned speeches.

Having been discharged from hospital on 17 October, Pope Leo has gradually resumed normal duties, though he previously cancelled a trip to Assisi on medical…