Pope Leo has said he felt better than he looked as he flew to Uruguay for a 12-day Latin America tour, less than a month after having lung cancer surgery.
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06.11.2026
Pope Leo begins 12-day South America trip following cancer surgery
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07.11.2026
Pope Leo begins 12-Day, 3-country tour after cancer surgery
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06.11.2026
Pope Leo XIV, who had cancer surgery just weeks ago, begins grueling South American tour
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06.11.2026
Pope Leo XIV arrives for South American tour after cancer surgery
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07.11.2026
Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay for first stop on 12-day South America tour
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