Pope Leo Begins Latin America Trip Weeks After Lung Surgery
Pope Leo, who had part of one lung removed last month, has begun a lengthy trip to Latin America. He will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. The tour starts only weeks after his lung cancer surgery, which keeps his health in focus during the journey.
Context
Context: Pope Leo leads the Catholic Church and is based at the Vatican in Rome. Latin America has more Catholics than any other region, so papal visits there draw large crowds and wide attention.