After cancer surgery, Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip

“Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery”

Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.

“Pope Leo kicks off South American tour weeks after lung surgery”

Pope Leo departed Friday for an ambitious 12-day tour of South America, where he is expected to draw crowds of millions as the first U.S.-born pontiff returns to a Catholic strongh...

“Pope Leo starts South America ‘homecoming’ tour a month after lung surgery”

Pope Leo left on Friday for an ambitious 12-day trip across South America expected to attract millions-strong crowds, as the first US-born pope returns to a Catholic stronghold where he lived for decades as a missionary.

“After cancer surgery, Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip”

Pope Leo XIV is kicking off a three-nation tour of Latin America with a visit to Uruguay, three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery that had put the entire trip into question.

“Pope Leo leaves on emotional South America tour weeks after surgery”

The 71-year-old head of the Catholic Church will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in one of the most intense papal foreign trips in decades. Leer más

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“Pope Leo begins 12-Day, 3-country tour after cancer surgery”

After lung surgery, Pope Leo embarks on a 12-day tour of South America, navigating political tensions and returning to Peru, the place he once called home.

“Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay starting 12-day Latin America tour”

The 71-year-old pontiff is visiting three countries despite undergoing surgery to remove a tumour last month.

“Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay for first stop on 12-day South America tour”

Pope Leo touched down in Uruguay on Friday to begin a 12-day tour of South America that will also see him visit Argentina and Peru. The tour is seen as something of a homecoming for the pontiff who lived in Peru for almost two decades and holds joint US and Peruvian citizenship.

“Pope Leo XIV arrives for South American tour after cancer surgery”

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Uruguay kicking off a 12-day tour of South America after undergoing lung surgery last month.

“Pope Leo begins 12-day South America trip following cancer surgery”

Pope Leo's first stop on his 12-day visit to South America is Uruguay, just weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery. The trip comes with a grueling itinerary, covering roughly 19,000 miles. Chris Livesay has more.