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Pope Leo XIV started a 12-day tour of South America on Friday, visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru just weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery. The trip includes around 19,000 miles of travel via twelve flights and two helicopter rides, during which he will attend nine Masses and address issues such as environmental destruction and political instability in the region. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni stated that despite his recent health challenges, Pope Leo is fully recovered from his surgery and does not require further medical treatment for the cancer.

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Pope Leo XIV, who underwent lung cancer surgery in late October 2026, departed on November 6 for a 12-day tour of South America, visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. Despite his recent health issues, Vatican officials stated that the Pope is healthy and no extra medical precautions are being taken during the trip. The Pope began his journey in Uruguay before traveling to Argentina, where he addressed President Javier Milei, urging leaders to recognize the limits of their power and act for the common good. In what was seen as a critique of Milei's austerity measures, Pope Leo highlighted the plight of those struggling despite hard work and urged particular concern for individuals affected by illness, dependency, and disability. The trip is significant not only due to the Pope’s health recovery but also because it involves navigating political complexities in each country he visits.

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Pope Leo XIV embarks on 12-day South American tour just weeks after lung cancer surgery The pope will begin the trip in Uruguay, then travel to Argentina for three days, in the first papal visit to Argentina since Pope John Paul II traveled to the country in 1987, then close out the trip with six days in Peru. Pope Leo XIV embarked on a 12-day tour of South America on Friday, just weeks after he underwent major surgery for lung cancer. The pope was diagnosed with lung cancer last month and underwent surgery to have the lower lobe of his right lung removed.

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lobe → embark → lung

The diagnosis was previously suspected by preoperative tests but was confirmed during the procedure. asserted

diagnosis → suspect → procedure

The 71-year-old religious leader's tour will encompass three countries in 12 days, a dozen flights, two helicopter rides and nine Masses on a trip covering around 19,000 miles. asserted

tour → encompass → miles

The countries are Argentina, Peru and Uruguay, according to NBC News. uncertain

countries → accord → News

Leo considers the tour a “homecoming to places where he spent a long time and to which he feels closely connected,” Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni told journalists this week. asserted

Bruni → consider → journalists

The pope, who was born in the United States, is a dual citizen of Peru. asserted

who → bear → Peru

Bruni said the pope will address a range of issues facing South America, including environmental destruction, arms trafficking and regional political instability, bringing “a message of communion and unity.” asserted

pope → say → communion

The pope will begin in Uruguay, then travel to Argentina for three days, in the first papal visit to Argentina since Pope John Paul II traveled to the country in 1987, then close out the trip with six days in Peru. asserted

II → begin → Peru

Bruni said the pope should not need any additional medical measures after his cancer battle, having recovered enough to go without it, and doctors have said the cancer was localized and no additional treatment is necessary. asserted

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