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Leo XIV faces a physical challenge in Peru
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Pope Leo XIV continues his South American tour with a particularly demanding day in Peru. He is scheduled to travel to Cusco, in the Andes Mountains, at an altitude of 3,400 meters, before heading to the Peruvian Amazon. This is a challenging journey for the 71-year-old pontiff, who underwent lung cancer surgery a month earlier. The visit also provides an opportunity to advocate for indigenous communities and raise awareness about deforestation, drug trafficking, and pollution that threaten the region.
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