https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-an-ode-to-mate-tea-pope-urges-faithful-in-uruguay-to-build-bridges-of-fraternity-and-faithContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-an-ode-to-mate-tea-pope-urges-faithful-in-uruguay-to-build-bridges-of-fraternity-and-faithhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-an-ode-to-mate-tea-pope-urges-faithful-in-uruguay-to-build-bridges-of-fraternity-and-faith#u193911Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:50:45 +0000Pope Leo XIV urged the faithful in secular Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith during a visit that included a public mass and an ode to mate tea. Weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery, the pontiff addressed crowds at Montevideo's historic Centenario Stadium, championing universal health care in every society and challenging the secular nation on topics including abortion, euthanasia, and suicide. He also highlighted church programs in a violence-marred neighborhood before wrapping up his stop in Uruguay and heading onward to Argentina.Why it mattersThe visit to Uruguay i