Can the pope’s tour of Latin America win back disenchanted youth?

Source: The Economist · 06 de novembro de 2026 às 16:30 · 2 h ago

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Can the pope’s tour of Latin America win back disenchanted youth?

The report was published on 06 de novembro de 2026 às 16:30 by The Economist and is part of the World news coverage.

What other outlets are saying

• Al Jazeera: Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay starting 12-day Latin America tour — The 71-year-old pontiff is visiting three countries despite undergoing surgery to remove a tumour last month.
• The Washington Post: Poised for breakout moment in Latin America, Pope Leo also faces test of health — The Washington Post 12 Planes in 12 Days: Pope Begins Major Latin America Tour, Weeks After Surgery The New York Times Pope Leo’s Latin…
• CNN: Pope Leo’s Latin America trip will take him above 11,000 feet, weeks after lung cancer surgery — CNN Balance of Power: Pope Leo Steps Into Trump-Tinged Latin America Bloomberg.com Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after…
• NPR: After cancer surgery, Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip — Pope Leo XIV is kicking off a three-nation tour of Latin America with a visit to Uruguay, three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery…
• The New York Times: 12 Planes in 12 Days: Pope Begins Major Latin America Tour, Weeks After Surgery — The New York Times Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery BBC Pope Leo departs for Apostolic Journey to…

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