Pope Francis begins Latin America tour three weeks after lung cancer surgery
According to France 24, Pope Francis arrived in Uruguay on November 7, 2026, beginning a three-nation Latin American tour just three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery. France 24 reports the 89-year-old pontiff said he felt better than he looked despite the recent procedure. Uruguay, the continent's most secular nation, marks his first stop on the regional visit.
✓ Verified
- ✓Pope Francis underwent lung cancer surgery approximately three weeks before this tour. (Source: France 24)
- ✓Pope Francis began a three-nation Latin American tour with Uruguay as the first stop. (Source: France 24)
- ✓Uruguay is described as the continent's most secular country. (Source: France 24)
- ✓Pope Francis stated he felt better than he looked. (Source: France 24)
~ Interpretation
- ~The tour demonstrates the Pope's continued engagement despite recent health challenges. (Source: France 24 framing)
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