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The Pope: his call in Uruguay to form a family and to overcome divisions

On Saturday, November 7, Pope Leo XIV led a massive meeting in the Uruguayan city of Paysandu, near the border with Argentina, where he called for greater cooperation among the countries of the region in the midst of political tensions. The visit is part of a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, during which it will address a number of problems such as political instability, the environment and arms trafficking.

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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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Pope Leo calls on Uruguay's Catholics to be 'bridge builders'

Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics in Uruguay to build bridges of faith and fraternity on the second day of his 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. The pope's three-country tour comes just three weeks after he underwent surgery for lung cancer.

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Pope urges healthcare for all in Uruguay

Three weeks after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, Pope Francis has begun a three-nation tour of Latin America, saying he felt better than he looked. His first stop is Uruguay, the continent’s most secular country. Jack Pownall reports.

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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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What message does Pope Leo XIV seek to convey on his tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru?

Pope Leo XIV began an apostolic tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, a journey that strengthens the links of the Catholic Church with Latin America and marks his return to a region with which he maintains a close personal and pastoral relationship. Marcial Sánchez Gaete, a doctor in history and expert in history of the Catholic Church, addresses the subject in France 24.

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Pope Leo calls for healthcare to be 'accessible for all' during Uruguay visit

Pope Leo XIV on Friday called for healthcare to be "accessible to all" as he began a visit to Uruguay just three weeks after having undergone lung surgery. The 12-day tour of South America, which will also include stops in Argentina and Peru, is seen as something of a homecoming for the pontiff, who lived in Peru for almost two decades and holds joint US and Peruvian citizenship.

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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.