Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay to begin 12-day South America tour weeks after lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV landed in Montevideo on Friday 6 November at the start of a tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, his first trip to Latin America as pope, about three weeks after surgery for lung cancer.
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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Uruguay on Friday 6 November, beginning a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru that is his first visit to Latin America since his election in May 2025.
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- France 24 / AFP Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay for first stop on 12-day South America tour france24.com
- OSV News via The Catholic Telegraph Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay, saying he had 'no doubt' he would make the trip after cancer surgery thecatholictelegraph.com
- EWTN News Pope Leo in Uruguay: Protect life at all stages, provide universal healthcare ewtnnews.com
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- France 24 / AFP: Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay for first stop on 12-day South America tour
- OSV News via The Catholic Telegraph: Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay, saying he had 'no doubt' he would make the trip after cancer surgery
- EWTN News: Pope Leo in Uruguay: Protect life at all stages, provide universal healthcare
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