https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/poised-for-breakout-moment-in-latin-america-pope-leo-faces-test-of-healthContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/poised-for-breakout-moment-in-latin-america-pope-leo-faces-test-of-healthhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/poised-for-breakout-moment-in-latin-america-pope-leo-faces-test-of-health#u187647Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:37:26 +0000Pope Leo XIV arrived in Montevideo, Uruguay, to begin a grueling 12-day South American tour that will include 12 planes and take him above 11,000 feet. The journey marks a major test of health for the 71-year-old pontiff following his lung cancer surgery just over three weeks ago. His itinerary spans Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, combining pastoral visits with political symbolism and meetings with figures such as Javier Milei, Peter Thiel, and the daughter of Alberto Fujimori.Why it mattersJust over three weeks ago, Vatican uncertainty surrounded whether the trip would be postponed or its sche