Pope Leo Says He Is in Good Shape After Surgery
Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church, said on Friday that he was in fairly good shape after lung cancer surgery last month. He made the comment as he began a 12-day tour of South America, starting with a visit to Uruguay.
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Context: Pope Leo XIV was elected in 2025 as the first pope from the Americas. Popes rarely share detailed news about their health, so updates like this draw wide attention.