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Millions of people gathered in Buenos Aires to welcome Pope Leo XIV, who recently underwent surgery for lung cancer. The pope celebrated an outdoor Mass as part of his 12-day tour of Latin America. An estimated 2.5 million attendees participated in this event, which is considered a significant moment in the region.
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Pope Leo XIV, who underwent surgery for lung cancer three weeks prior, began a 12-day trip to Latin America on November 6, 2026. The tour includes visits to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, marking his first papal visit to these countries since his election in 2025. In Buenos Aires, on November 9, he celebrated an outdoor Mass that drew approximately 2.5 million worshippers, the largest crowd ever for a papal event in the city. During his stay in Argentina, Pope Leo also subtly criticized President Javier Milei's austerity policies, highlighting their impact on poverty and disability benefits. The trip is significant as it marks Pope Leo’s return to Latin America where he previously served as a missionary for many years.

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Millions fill Buenos Aires streets to welcome Pope Leo XIV Pope Leo XIV celebrated an outdoor Mass in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the second stop on a 12-day tour of Latin America, only three weeks after having had surgery for lung cancer.
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Millions fill Buenos Aires streets to welcome Pope Leo XIV Pope Leo XIV celebrated an outdoor Mass in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the second stop on a 12-day tour of Latin America, only three weeks after having had surgery for lung cancer. asserted
XIV → fill → cancer
An estimated 2.5 million people filled the streets to welcome him and attend the historic Mass. asserted
people → estimate → Mass.
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