VAST VIEW Pope Francis Kicks Off Latin America Tour Weeks After Lung Surgery, Demands Healthcare For All
Just three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery, Pope Francis landed in Uruguay to launch a three-nation Latin America tour, insisting he feels better than he looks.
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Pope Francis has begun a three-nation tour of Latin America despite having undergone surgery for lung cancer only three weeks earlier, according to France 24. His first stop was Uruguay, which the outlet describes as the most secular country on the continent.
During the visit, the pope called for healthcare to be made available to everyone, using the trip's opening leg to press the issue publicly. France 24 correspondent Jack Pownall reported that the pope told onlookers he felt better than he looked, addressing concerns about his health head on.
The tour is expected to continue through two more countries after Uruguay, though further stops were not detailed in the available reporting. The pope's decision to travel so soon after surgery has drawn attention given the seriousness of his diagnosis.
Sources: France 24
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