Pope Leo's first stop on his 12-day visit to South America is Uruguay, just weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery. The trip comes with a grueling itinerary, covering roughly 19,000 miles. Chris Livesay has more.
Pope Leo's first stop on his 12-day visit to South America is Uruguay, just weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery. The trip comes with a grueling itinerary, covering roughly 19,000 miles. Chris Livesay has more.More Featured Politics NewsIran War LatestNFL ScoresCollege Football Rankings Follow Us On YouTubeFacebookInstagramX Privacy Privacy PolicyCalifornia NoticeYour Privacy ChoicesTerms of UseMinors' Privacy Policy More from CBS News NewslettersPodcastsDownload Our AppBrand StudioSitemap Company About ParamountAdvertise With ParamountJoin Our Talent CommunityHelpFeedbackContact the Ombudsman
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Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
bbc.co.uk
06.11.2026
Pope Leo XIV, who had cancer surgery just weeks ago, begins grueling South American tour
nbcnews.com
06.11.2026
After cancer surgery, Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip
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06.11.2026
Pope Leo XIV arrives for South American tour after cancer surgery
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07.11.2026
Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay for first stop on 12-day South America tour
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06.11.2026
A still-recovering pope will head home to Latin America and his beloved Peru for a 12-day trip
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05.11.2026
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