Pope Leo XIV to undertake longest overseas trip to South America weeks after surgery

Pope Leo XIV will travel to three South American countries, his longest overseas trip, less than a month after lung surgery. The trip signals a rapid recovery and a focus on the region, but the timing raises health and logistical concerns. This is a notable development in Vatican diplomacy and papal leadership.

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