Pope Leo opens 12-day South America tour after lung surgery
What's next: Leo is due in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, with stops expected to draw huge crowds and meetings with political leaders.
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Why it matters: The trip puts church criticism of austerity and support for the Iran war at the center of a high-profile stop.