Society · Montevideo, Uruguay · November 5, 2026

Pope Leo begins Latin America trip after lung surgery

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 5, 7:02 PM ET

Pope Leo began a trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru weeks after part of a lung was removed. Activists in Lima urged him to expel abusers from the church. Peru declared an El Niño emergency in most of the country ahead of his visit.

Why it matters

The first American pope visits a region with many Catholics.

Background

Leo became pope in 2025.

The story so far

1. Oct 26Pope Leo cleared for South America trip after surgery
2. Oct 27Pope Leo cleared for South America trip
3. Nov 5Pope Leo begins Latin America trip after lung surgery
4. Nov 6Pope Leo begins South America tour in Uruguay
5. Nov 7Pope Leo begins South America tour after cancer surgery
6. Nov 8Pope Leo urges Milei to safeguard democracy
7. Nov 9Pope Leo tells Milei the economy must serve people
8. Nov 10Pope Leo draws huge crowds in Argentina
9. Nov 11Pope Leo ends Argentina visit with huge Mass, arrives in Peru
10. Nov 12Pope Leo XIV returns to Peru after Argentina visit

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 5, 7:02 PM ET
• Buenos Aires Times ↗Nov 5, 7:23 PM ET

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