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Papa Leão visits Uruguay to bridge regional divides
Papa Leão inspires 40,000 Uruguayans to overcome divisions during his second day in South America.
In brief
Papa Leão inspires 40,000 Uruguayans to overcome divisions during his second day in South America. Papa Leão encourages South American nations to build bridges amid political divisions during his Uruguay visit. Originally reported by CNN Brasil.
Papa Leão's Uruguay visit
Papa Leão visits Uruguay on day two of a 12-day trip across three countries.
Rainy crowd gathers
40,000 people, many waiting overnight in rain, gather near Uruguay-Argentina border.
Papa Leão's message
Papa Leão compares building bridges to the General Artigas International Bridge connecting Uruguay and Argentina.
“Não é difícil imaginar os benefícios que uma ponte traz: abertura, comunicação e intercâmbio. É por isso que é tão importante sermos construtores de pontes!”
Papa Leão's health
Papa Leão, 71, completed a lung cancer surgery less than a month ago.
Papa Leão's regional focus
Papa Leão addresses environmental destruction, arms trafficking, and regional instability during his South American tour.
Casavalle neighborhood visit
Papa Leão visits Casavalle, a violent neighborhood in Montevideo with high drug trafficking rates.
Papa Leão's next move
Papa Leão ends his Uruguay visit on Sunday and travels to Argentina to address President Javier Milei.
At a glance
Papa Leão encourages South American nations to build bridges amid political divisions during his Uruguay visit.
