https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/poised-for-breakout-moment-in-latin-america-pope-leo-also-faces-test-of-healthContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/poised-for-breakout-moment-in-latin-america-pope-leo-also-faces-test-of-healthhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/poised-for-breakout-moment-in-latin-america-pope-leo-also-faces-test-of-health#u197869Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:02:22 +0000Pope Leo XIV departed Friday on a 12-day apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, his longest trip since becoming pope and his first major test since lung cancer surgery weeks ago. The itinerary includes stops at altitudes above 11,000 feet in Peru, raising health concerns for the 88-year-old pontiff who had part of a lung removed. Vatican officials say the pope is confident and medically cleared, but aides have built in rest periods and reduced some public appearances. The tour aims to reconnect with a region where Catholic identity is declining and political tensions are rising.Why