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'Peruvian pope' makes jubilant return to his second 'homeland'

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Briefings

Pope Leo XIV returned to Peru in November 2026 after a three-nation tour, landing in Lima following lung cancer surgery. He is the 71-year-old pontiff who previously served as a missionary in the region for two decades before being appointed to lead the global Catholic Church.

Key points

• Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lima on November 12, 2026, following a three-nation Latin American tour.
• The pontiff underwent lung cancer surgery just weeks before his return to Peru.

Context

This event marks a significant return for the 71-year-old pontiff, who spent two decades as a missionary in Peru before being tapped to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the article's report of the trip and surgery; no further details on the tour's specific stops, the nature of the surgery, or the immediate public reaction are provided.

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