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12 Planes in 12 Days: Pope Begins Major Latin America Tour, Weeks After Surgery

Pope Leo XIV, 71, has started a 12-day tour of Latin America, visiting three countries, just weeks after lung cancer surgery to remove a lobe of his right lung. The tour includes 12 plane flights, two helicopter rides, nine Masses, and 36 speeches. He began the journey in Uruguay.

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  • ✓ The Pope's tour includes 12 plane flights in 12 days.
  • ✓ Pope Leo XIV is 71 years old.
  • ✓ The Pope had lung cancer surgery to remove a lobe of his right lung less than four weeks ago.
  • ✓ The tour includes nine Masses and 36 speeches.
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The Pope's tour began on November 6, 2026, with his arrival in Uruguay.

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  1. Pope Begins 12-Day Latin America Tour After Surgery

    Pope Leo XIV, 71, has started a 12-day tour of Latin America, visiting three countries, just weeks after lung cancer surgery to remove a lobe of his right lung. The tour includes 12 plane flights, two helicopter rides, nine Masses, and 36 speeches. He began the journey in Uruguay.

    Why it matters

    The Pope's trip is being closely watched as he seeks to reconnect with disenchanted youth in the region. The tour comes at a time when the Catholic Church is facing challenges in Latin America. Pope Leo's health and ability to complete the demanding schedule have raised concerns.

    What is confirmed

    • The Pope's tour includes 12 plane flights in 12 days.
    • Pope Leo XIV is 71 years old.
    • The Pope had lung cancer surgery to remove a lobe of his right lung less than four weeks ago.
    • The tour includes nine Masses and 36 speeches.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Pope's tour may help win back disenchanted youth in Latin America.

    What to watch next

    • The Pope's health and ability to complete the tour
    • Reception of the Pope in different countries
    • Impact of the tour on Catholic Church's influence in Latin America
    Sources used for this update (24)
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    5. www.lakis.or.kr — King Charles arrives in Guyana as Bahamas visit declared 'diplomatic success' > 최신동향
    6. www.americamagazine.org — Vatican: Pope Leo ‘enthusiastic’ and ‘clinically fit’ for ...
    7. BBC — Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
    8. The Economist — Can the pope’s tour of Latin America win back disenchanted youth?
    9. National Catholic Reporter — In secular Uruguay, small but active Catholic parish eager to greet Pope Leo
    10. Vatican News — Pope Leo returns to continent full of contradictions but rich in hope
    11. The New York Times — Pope Leo’s Trip to Latin America: What to Know
    12. The New York Times — 12 Planes in 12 Days: Pope Begins Major Latin America Tour, Weeks After Surgery
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