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León XIV asks to place "the person before the algorithm" in front of Uruguay's educators
The Pope visits a poor neighborhood of Montevideo and calls for the protection of citizens from insecurity, poverty and inequality
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Report from Montevideo: more than 60,000 people gather in the vigil of León XIV
More than 60,000 faithful gathered at the Centenary Stadium of Montevideo to participate in the vigil presided over by Pope Leo XIV, one of the most massive events of his visit to Uruguay. During his message, the Pontiff called for the strengthening of fraternity, encouraged young people to become involved in the life of the Church and highlighted social works and the development of renewable energies in the country. It also reiterated the Church's position in defence of life, in a context marked by the discussions on abortion and euthanasia.
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More than 40,000 gather as Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Uruguay
Leo celebrated the first Mass of his South America tour less than a month after undergoing cancer surgery. He is seeking to raise interest in the Catholic Church in Uruguay, South America's most secular country.
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How is Casavalle, the humble neighborhood of Montevideo, shaken by the violence that Pope Leo XIV visited?
This area of the Uruguayan capital that he received on the afternoon of Saturday to the Pontiff has levels of homicides and poverty much higher than the rest of the city. There is also a strong presence of the Church.
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Report from Montevideo: this will be the agenda of Pope Leo XIV in Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV began his tour of South America in Uruguay with an agenda that includes meetings with authorities, meetings with the local Church, a visit to Paysandu, activities with the world of education and a vigil of prayer in the Centenary Stadium. He will also chair a mass in Florida before leaving for Argentina. The report is from our correspondent Karina Dalmas.
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Uruguay will receive Pope Leo XIV on his first visit to Latin America
After boarding a plane in Rome and landing on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, Pope Leo XIV will start his tour of Latin America. The first stop of the Pontiff will be Montevideo, where he will stay three days and meet with President Yamandu Orsi, as well as meeting with Uruguayan diplomats and religious representatives. The citizens look forward to the masses that the Pope will offer.
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Back home: Pope Leo XIV begins his apostolic tour of South America in Uruguay
Less than a month after being operated by lung cancer, León XIV begins one of the most challenging pastoral visits for a Pontiff, a 12-day tour that will also take him to Argentina and Peru, his second home. The Pope is expected to meet with Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi on 6 November, before visiting the Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo.