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After cancer surgery, Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip

NPR News·November 6, 2026·1 min read

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. The trip marks his first major international journey since the surgery, signaling a return to active papal duties despite ongoing health concerns.

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