Pope Leo starts 12-day South America trip weeks after lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV begins a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, his first major trip since lung surgery last month.
Pope Leo XIV is starting a 12-day trip to South America, less than a month after surgery on his lung. The New York Times reports he lands in Uruguay on Friday, the first stop. He will also visit Argentina and Peru.
The BBC reports that part of one of his lungs was removed last month. Its headline describes the operation as lung cancer surgery. The New York Times does not mention cancer in the excerpts available.
The Times calls the tour his first major trip since the operation. It describes the schedule as 12 planes in 12 days.
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- BBC NewsPope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgeryThu, Nov 5, 7:02 PM EST
- The New York TimesPope Leo’s Trip to Latin America: What to KnowFri, Nov 6, 12:01 AM EST
- The New York Times12 Planes in 12 Days: Pope Begins Major Latin America Tour, Weeks After SurgeryFri, Nov 6, 12:01 AM EST
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