Pope Leo in South America

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

On-The-Ground Coverage
by Courtney Mares

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by Kate Scanlon

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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.

by John Mulderig