Pope Leo XIV Urges Uruguayan Youth to Marry and Build Families
· World · Times of India, Euronews
Pope Leo XIV visited Montevideo, Uruguay on November 8, 2026, during his South American tour, urging young people to marry and start families without fear of lifelong commitment. He highlighted Uruguay's sharp decline in birth rates while celebrating Mass in Paysandú to 40,000 attendees despite rain. The Pope called on Uruguayans to strengthen faith and fraternity, emphasizing the Church's role in a nation regarded as Latin America's most secular. He also visited Casavalle, a Montevideo neighbourhood affected by drug trafficking, urging compassion for those in need.
Why it matters
The Pope's message directly addresses Uruguay's demographic crisis by encouraging higher birth rates, while his outreach to marginalized communities like Casavalle residents seeks to strengthen social bonds amid violence.
Read the original report — Times of India
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