Pope Leo is in good health and ready to begin his 12-day tour of South America, despite undergoing lung cancer surgery less than a month ago, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday. The 71-year-old pontiff is scheduled to depart on November 6 for visits to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. He underwent surgery on October 13 to […]
Pope Leo is set to make his first public appearance on Sunday, October 18, following surgery for lung cancer, the Vatican announced on Friday. The 71-year-old pontiff is showing steady improvement and has regained the ability to carry out normal daily activities independently. The Vatican also released the first images of the pope since his […]

