Pope Leo has begun a lengthy tour of Latin America just weeks after undergoing surgery to remove part of a lung following lung cancer. The trip will take him to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
The visit comes shortly after the operation, making the timing of the journey a notable aspect of the Pope’s schedule. The supplied information does not provide details of his recovery, the length of each stop or the purpose of individual engagements during the tour.
Uruguay, Argentina and Peru are the three countries included in the itinerary. No further details of meetings, public appearances or official responses have been provided.
The latest known situation is that Pope Leo has started the regional trip. Further information about his activities and condition may emerge as the visit continues.
