The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, expressed concern about the health of Pope Leo XIV and wished him a solid recovery, hoping to visit Portugal in 2027.
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14/10/2026
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O President of the Republic, António José Seguro, today expressed concern about the health of Pope Leo XIV and wished him a solid recovery, hoping that he would be able to visit Portugal in 2027.
“I, above all, am concerned that there might be some obstacle to the Pope’s health recovery,” said the head of state, questioned by journalists about the possibility of visiting Portugal next year being compromised.
António José Seguro spoke at Campo Militar de Santa Margarida, in Constância, Santarém district, on the margin of the closure of an exercise of military technological experimentation, having expressed the desire that the pontiff recover and can travel to Portugal.
“ I wish him a good recovery, a solid recovery, say, and that he will be able to visit our country next year,” he added.
Pope Leo XIV spent a quiet night at Gemelli Hospital in Rome after having undergone surgery on Tuesday to remove the lower lobe from the right lung, following confirmation of a cancer diagnosis, the Vatican reported today.
According to the medical report released after surgery, which lasted 90 minutes, the tests confirmed a pulmonary adenocarcinoma, whose suspicion had arisen during preoperative examinations.
The Vatican today reported that the pontiff spent a quiet evening, bringing new information about his health to later.
On Monday, the Holy See had announced the cancellation of all audiences of the Pope until October 20.
Leo XIV, the first American Pope of history, was elected on May 8, 2025, succeeding Francis, who died at the age of 88.