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Pope Leo begins South America tour in Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV began a 12-day trip in Uruguay, weeks after lung cancer surgery. He told about 30,000 people that healthcare should be accessible to everyone. He praised Mercosur and spoke on abortion and euthanasia. He will also visit Argentina and Peru.
Why it matters
The trip is closely watched as the pope returns to the region where he served as a missionary.
Background
Leo XIV spent two decades as a missionary in Peru. Uruguay is the least Catholic country in the region.
The story so far
- Pope Leo cleared for South America trip after surgery
- Pope Leo cleared for South America trip
- Pope Leo begins Latin America trip after lung surgery
- Pope Leo begins South America tour in Uruguay
- Pope Leo begins South America tour after cancer surgery
- Pope Leo urges Milei to safeguard democracy
- Pope Leo tells Milei the economy must serve people
- Pope Leo draws huge crowds in Argentina
- Pope Leo ends Argentina visit with huge Mass, arrives in Peru
- Pope Leo XIV returns to Peru after Argentina visit
Sources
- MercoPress ↗Nov 6, 9:30 PM ET
- Al Jazeera ↗Nov 6, 7:55 PM ET
- La Nación ↗Nov 6, 8:30 PM ET
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