https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-an-ode-to-mate-tea-pope-urges-faithful-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-to-build-bridges-of-fraternity-and-faithhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-an-ode-to-mate-tea-pope-urges-faithful-to-build-bridges-of-fraternity-and-faith#u190734Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:55:38 +0000Pope Leo XIV delivered an ode to mate tea while urging the faithful to build bridges of fraternity and faith during his visit to Uruguay. Thousands of people poured into a park in Uruguay for the pontiff's first Mass in South America. The trip marks a major Latin America tour for the pope, occurring just weeks after he underwent lung cancer surgery. During a speech in the country, Pope Leo XIV also championed universal healthcare, addressing a region that is experiencing a decline in religious affiliation.Why it mattersThe papal journey spans multiple planes over twelve days, marking a si