Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay for 12-day South America tour
The trip, his longest so far, comes weeks after lung cancer surgery; he says he is in fairly good shape.
Key facts
Story- Pope Leo XIV arrived in Uruguay on Friday to begin a 12-day tour of South America.
- The tour takes in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, with meetings and Mass planned in each.
- He said he was in "fairly good shape" after lung cancer surgery last month.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Uruguay on Friday at the start of a 12-day tour of South America. The trip also takes him to Argentina and Peru, where he will hold meetings and celebrate Mass. It is the longest and farthest journey of his papacy so far.
The Pope told reporters he was in "fairly good shape" as he began the tour. He had lung cancer surgery last month.
Pope Leo XIV was elected to lead the Catholic Church in 2025. His surgery last month was for lung cancer.
The Vatican has not given details of any medical support travelling with him.
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