# Pope Leo XIV prepares South America tour

> Pope Leo XIV begins South America trip despite recent lung cancer surgery.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV prepares South America tour · Buenos Aires Times
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV begins South America trip despite recent lung cancer surgery. Pope Leo XIV will tour Uruguay, Argentina and Peru for 11 days starting November…
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- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/pope-leo-readies-for-intense-south-america-homecoming.phtml
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:16:21+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo xiv, south america, uruguay, argentina, peru, papal trip, lung cancer surgery, javier milei, keiko fujimori, indigenous peoples, news, politics
## Pope Leo XIV's South America tour
Pope Leo XIV is preparing for an 11-day South America tour starting November 6 to 17.
## Recent lung cancer surgery
The 71-year-old Pope underwent surgery fewer than three weeks ago to remove a cancerous tumour.
## Doctors' clearance for trip
Doctors say Leo requires no further treatment and have given him the all-clear for the trip.
## Tour itinerary
The tour includes 12 flights, two helicopter trips, and a high-altitude prayer in the Andes.
## Political context in Uruguay
Leo will start in Uruguay, Latin America's most secular country, welcomed by left-wing President Yamandú Orsi.
## Argentina's political landscape
Leo will visit Argentina, homeland of his predecessor Pope Francis, who disappointed many Argentines by not returning.
## Peru homecoming
The trip culminates with an emotional homecoming in Peru for Pope Leo XIV.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV will tour Uruguay, Argentina and Peru for 11 days starting November 6, with 12 flights and two helicopter trips, after recent lung cancer surgery.