Dr. Stefano Margaritora

“The Holy Father has put his heart and soul into his recovery,”

Dr. Stefano Margaritora · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-18

Margaritora told Vatican News on Saturday that the pope appears well enough to go on his upcoming trip to South America.

“in another 10 days or so.”

Dr. Stefano Margaritora · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-18

Margaritora said he expected Leo to recover fully from the surgery in another 10 days or so.

“As for a long trip involving air travel in about three weeks, I would say there are no clinical reasons why it should not take place,”

Dr. Stefano Margaritora · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-18

Margaritora assessed whether the pope would be medically fit for a demanding South American trip scheduled to begin Nov. 6.