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Pope Leo draws 3-million-strong crowd at Argentina’s holiest shrine

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  • Pope Leo drew over 3 million people to Argentina's Basilica of Lujan on Wednesday, the final day of his visit before departing for Peru, where he spent nearly two decades as a missionary.
  • The 71-year-old pontiff, recovering from lung cancer surgery less than a month ago, is on a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.

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Pope Leo is on a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru less than a month after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. He spent nearly two decades as a missionary in Peru.

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Pope Leo drew vast crowds to Argentina's holiest shrine on Wednesday, the final day of his visit before he departs for Peru, where he spent nearly two decades as a missionary.

Authorities said over 3 million people packed the streets around the Basilica of Lujan, with some climbing fences, barriers, trees and lamp posts for a glimpse of the pontiff.

Crowds chanted "thank you Leo!" to the 71-year-old pope, who is on a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru less than a month after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.

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  • What is the exact date of Pope Leo's departure for Peru?
  • What specific events are planned during his visit to Peru?
  • What type of lung cancer surgery did Pope Leo undergo and what is his current medical status?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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