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Pope Leo in South America

Uruguay, Argentina and Peru • Nov. 6-17, 2026

On-The-Ground Coverage

Pope Leo challenges secular Uruguay on abortion, euthanasia and suicide

by Ines San Martin

Pope Leo XIV landed Nov. 6 in Uruguay, Latin America’s most secular country, and used his first address to challenge the nation’s political leadership on abortion, euthanasia and …

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World

Pope Leo’s visit to Argentine disability home carries pastoral — and political — weight

by Ines San Martin

The Claypole home is the largest residential center in a network of 14 Cottolengos serving approximately 1,300 people in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.

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For Pope Leo, Peru trip is more homecoming than state visit

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Vatican

Pope Leo XIV departs for 12 day tour of South America

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

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