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Pope Leo XIV Begins South America Tour
Pope Leo XIV starts 12-day South America trip after lung cancer surgery.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV starts 12-day South America trip after lung cancer surgery. Pope Leo XIV begins a 12-day South America tour to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru following lung cancer surgery. Originally reported by France24.
Pope Leo XIV's South America Tour
Pope Leo XIV begins emotionally charged tour of South America after lung cancer surgery.
“i'm very happy to be here”
First Stop in Uruguay
Pope Leo visits Uruguay, Latin America's most secular country with 5,000 police and 1,000 soldiers mobilized.
Pope's Health Update
Pope Leo says he is 'in fairly good shape' after lung cancer surgery with no special medical measures needed.
“i know some people were doubtful about this trip taking place”
Pope's American Citizenship
Pope Leo, the Church's first US-born pope, has taken on Peruvian and American citizenship.
“i'm proud to be an american and to exercise the right to vote”
Pope's Vote in US Elections
Pope Leo made history as the first pope to vote in a political election using his mail-in ballot.
Pope's Visit to Argentina
Pope Leo visits Argentina, homeland of his predecessor Pope Francis who did not return during his papacy.
“i'm going to visit argentina with great joy”
Pope's Arrival in Peru
Pope Leo arrives in Peru for a symbolic visit with 14-meter statue erected in callao port city.
The key point
Pope Leo XIV begins a 12-day South America tour to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru following lung cancer surgery.
