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Pope Leo Begins Latin America Tour in Uruguay Following Cancer Surgery

Pope Leo has launched a tour of Latin America, arriving in Uruguay three weeks after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.

Jean-Robert Casimir HVE News Desk · November 07, 2026

Pope Leo Begins Latin America Tour in Uruguay Following Cancer Surgery
Photo: BBC News

Pope Leo has embarked on a tour of Latin America, with an initial stop in Uruguay. The international travel comes just three weeks after the religious leader underwent surgery to treat lung cancer.

Despite the recent medical procedure, Pope Leo is reported to be in "pretty good health" as his itinerary in the region begins.

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