Pope Leo Urges Uruguay Catholics
Pope Leo led his first South America Mass in Uruguay, calling for unity and faith.
November 7, 2026 · Updated Nov 7, 3:21pm ET
Al JazeeraPope Leo hold first mass in Uruguay, urges crowd to be ‘bridge builders’
Associated PressWith an ode to mate, pope urges faithful in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith
Daily MailPope Leo is met by football chants at 40,000-strong mass in Uruguay
PBS NewsHourWith an ode to mate, Pope Leo urges faithful in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith
ABC NewsThousands pour into a park in Uruguay for Pope Leo's first Mass in South America
Breitbart NewsPope Leo Greeted by 40,000 Faithful During First South America Mass
Boston GlobeWith an ode to mate, pope urges faithful in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith
BBC NewsPope Leo in 'pretty good health' as he starts Latin America tour
NBC NewsWith an ode to mate tea, Pope urges faithful to build bridges of fraternity and faith
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What happened
- Pope Leo XIV
Leo XIV267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–) urged Catholics to be “bridge builders” as he celebrated his first South American Mass in Paysandú, Uruguay, on Saturday. - About 40,000 people attended despite rain, the Vatican said, including visitors from neighboring Argentina and Brazil.
- Leo urged worshippers to pass their faith to future generations with “creative courage” in Latin America’s most secular country.
- He praised the local tradition of sharing mate tea, saying it “teaches us to share and be together.”
- His tour continues Sunday in Argentina before taking him to Peru, where he previously served as a missionary and bishop.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets highlighted Leo’s appeal to strengthen faith and community in Uruguay. Al Jazeera emphasized Pope Leo XIV’s call to be “bridge builders” and “share the joy” of faith; The Boston Globe and PBS NewsHour also stressed his praise for mate and efforts to raise the Church’s profile in a secular country.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets highlighted the enthusiastic welcome and Leo’s efforts to strengthen Catholic faith in secular Uruguay. The Daily Mail led with “football chants” from the crowd, while Breitbart covered both the 40,000-person turnout and Pope Leo’s appeal for Catholics to be “bridge builders.”
Pope Leo Latin America Tour
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