Pope Leo has travelled to Uruguay to begin a tour of Latin America, only three weeks after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
The pontiff’s arrival marks the start of the regional visit, with his health a central focus because of the recent operation. He has been described as being in “pretty good health” as he begins the tour.
The journey comes shortly after the surgery and represents Pope Leo’s first major overseas tour since the procedure. The supplied information does not provide further details about the operation, his medical recovery or the schedule of the visit.
His condition and ability to continue with the tour are expected to remain under close attention as the visit progresses. The latest known situation is that he has reached Uruguay and begun the Latin America tour.
