https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-urges-south-america-to-bridge-divides-on-uruguay-stop-of-12-day-tourContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-urges-south-america-to-bridge-divides-on-uruguay-stop-of-12-day-tourhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-urges-south-america-to-bridge-divides-on-uruguay-stop-of-12-day-tour#u193760Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:46:24 +0000Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics in Uruguay to bridge divides and build fraternity during the first mass of his twelve-day, three-country tour. Speaking shortly after undergoing cancer surgery, the pontiff championed universal healthcare while challenging secular Uruguay on abortion, euthanasia, and suicide. He also addressed regional issues by urging husbands to respect wives amid a femicide crisis. The journey now shifts to Argentina for what is described as the most fraught stop on the itinerary, following his arrival from the Uruguay-Argentina border area.Why it mattersThe papal journey unfold