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Pope Leo begins 12-Day, 3-country tour after cancer surgery

Pope Leo begins 12-Day, 3-country tour after cancer surgery
NPR News Friday 06 November 2026, 19:13 UTC By Carrie Kahn 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: Martin Mejia)

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.

(Image credit: Martin Mejia)

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