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Pope Leo visits high Andes, testing recovery from lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo visits high Andes, testing recovery from lung cancer surgery
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Pope Leo on Sunday faced his toughest physical test since undergoing lung cancer surgery, visiting high-altitude Cusco on the final full day of his South America tour. The 71-year-old pontiff, who had part of a lung removed a month ago, arrived in the ancient Inca capital, more than 3,400 metres (11,000ft) above sea level – high enough to leave many…

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