Pope Leo, Still Recovering, Heads to His Beloved Peru for a 12-Day Trip

Three weeks after lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV is embarking on the longest and farthest trip of his pontificate: a 12-day, three-nation tour of Latin America that carries more personal and historic weight than any of his voyages to date.

Pope Leo, Still Recovering, Heads to His Beloved Peru for a 12-Day Trip

TL;DR

  • Pope Leo XIV is embarking on a 12-day tour of Latin America.
  • This trip is the longest and farthest of his pontificate.
  • The journey carries significant personal and historic weight.
  • The Pope is recovering from lung cancer surgery performed three weeks prior.