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Pope Leo starts Latin America tour after lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV has begun a long Latin America tour just three weeks after surgery for lung cancer. He will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, including a homecoming to Peru, where he served as a priest for many years. The Vatican says no extraordinary health measures are planned, calling him a 71-year-old who has had an operation.

Pope Leo starts Latin America tour after lung surgery

This summary is based on reporting by BBC News.

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