Pope Leo hold first mass in Uruguay, urges crowd to be ‘bridge builders’
Summary
Pope Leo XIV held his first mass in Uruguay on Saturday, addressing a crowd in Paysandú during a 12-day tour of Latin America. He urged people to share their faith and build community; the trip also includes Argentina and Peru.Key Facts
- More than 30,000 people registered to attend the service at Paris London Park in Paysandú.
- The Vatican said about 10,000 additional people attended despite rain and windy weather.
- The service was about 375 kilometers from Uruguay’s capital, Montevideo.
- Leo said his recovery from lung cancer surgery was helped by faith, medical care and a healthy lifestyle.
- The pope praised mate tea as a custom that encourages people to share and spend time together.
- About 60,000 people were expected at a prayer vigil led by Leo in Montevideo later Saturday.
- Leo was scheduled to travel to Argentina on Sunday and then continue to Peru.
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