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Pope Leo Commences Latin America Tour in Uruguay Following Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo has arrived in Uruguay to launch a tour of Latin America, setting out just three weeks after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
Pope Leo has officially launched a tour of Latin America, with Uruguay serving as the initial destination of the journey. The international trip marks a major travel commitment for the pontiff following recent medical care.
The visit begins just three weeks after Pope Leo underwent surgery for lung cancer. Despite the recent operation, he is reported to be in pretty good health as his journey to the region gets underway.
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