Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, BBC News reported.
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- Latin America, Pope Leo, Uruguay, Peru
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- Health
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