Pope Leo XIV celebrates historic mass in Uruguay on South America trip
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a papal mass, visited Catholic communities, and presided over a prayer vigil in Uruguay, the first day of his historic trip to South America.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV commenced his first-ever 12-day trip to South America in Uruguay.
- His activities in Uruguay included celebrating a papal mass, visiting Catholic communities, and presiding over a youth prayer vigil.
- The Pope was welcomed by Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi upon his arrival in Montevideo.
- This visit occurs shortly after Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery for lung cancer.