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WorldPope’s South American tour to proceed as planned after lung cancer surgery

The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will make his planned visits to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. He had surgery in Rome on 13 October to remove a tumour from the lower part of his right lung; tests showed the cancer was localised, and he is gradually returning to work.

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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-26 18:46Original

Pope’s South American tour to proceed as planned after lung cancer surgery
Pope’s South American tour to proceed as planned after lung cancer surgeryWorld