Pope Leo XIV celebrates first mass in Uruguay
The celebration is the first mass presided over by Leo XIV in South America since the beginning of his pontificate. Read in Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first mass in Uruguay in Paysandú, attended by tens of thousands.
- This marks his first mass in South America as pope.
- The homily used regional symbols (bridge, palm trees, mate) to promote faith, fraternity, and connection.
- The celebration honored Blessed Jacinto Vera, the first bishop of Uruguay.
- The visit is significant given Uruguay's secular nature.
- The Pope's itinerary includes visits to Argentina and Peru.
- Leo XIV arrived in Montevideo on Friday and was received by President Yamandú Orsi.