https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-in-pretty-good-health-as-he-starts-latin-america-tourContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-in-pretty-good-health-as-he-starts-latin-america-tourhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-in-pretty-good-health-as-he-starts-latin-america-tour#u189173Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:22:28 +0000Pope Leo XIV started a South American tour on November 9, 2026, visiting Uruguay just three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery that removed part of his lung. The pontiff, described as being in 'pretty good health,' began a demanding travel schedule that will take him through Uruguay, Argentina and Peru over the next 12 days. His itinerary comes less than a month after the operation, raising questions about the pace and risks of his papal duties given his recent medical history.Why it mattersThe Pope's Latin America tour represents his first major international journey si