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Pope Leo begins a 12-day, 3-country South America tour after his cancer surgery

After lung surgery, Pope Leo embarks on a 12-day tour of South America, navigating political tensions and returning to Peru, the place he once called home.

6 November 2026Live

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NPR Sports. https://www.npr.org/2026/11/06/nx-s1-6026702/pope-leo-begins-12-day-3-country-tour-after-cancer-surgery

After lung surgery, Pope Leo embarks on a 12-day tour of South America, navigating political tensions and returning to Peru, the place he once called home.

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