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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Renewed Faith in Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV urges Uruguay's clergy to return to Christ amid trials, launching a global prayer appeal for vocations.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV urges Uruguay's clergy to return to Christ amid trials, launching a global prayer appeal for vocations. Pope Leo XIV called for global prayer and fasting to increase church vocations during his Apostolic Journey to Uruguay. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV's Vespers in Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV presides over Vespers in Montevideo's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Saints Philip and James.
“Faithfulness to our vocation calls us to return again and again to jesus christ; to let him be our treasure, the one whom we wish to resemble.”
Appeal for Global Vocations
Pope Leo XIV urges bishops worldwide to promote prayer and fasting days for increased priest and consecrated life vocations.
“To promote days of prayer and fasting in their dioceses for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and to consecrated life.”
Joy in Young Converts
Pope Leo XIV celebrates young people starting seminary and consecrated life journeys with faith.
“What a joy it is to know that generous responses to christ’s love continue to come forth!”
Guided by Christ Amid Trials
Pope Leo XIV encourages clergy to let christ guide them through trials and maintain communion with the pope.
“Cherish the silence of prayer, listening to the word and encountering christ in the eucharist.”
Blessed Jacinto Vera's Legacy
Pope Leo XIV recalls Blessed Jacinto Vera's life of service in uruguay's spiritual heritage.
“In that tomb, in the hope of the resurrection, are the feet that traveled the roads of uruguay to bring the gospel to his people”
Christ's Transformation in Faith
Pope Leo XIV notes christ's transformative power in believers despite trials and setbacks.
“Through the life of jesus, we have come to know how he looks upon us and how much he loves us.”
Call to Persevere in Love
Pope Leo XIV urges clergy to persevere in love through trials and maintain unity with the pope.
“May trials always find us united to jesus, so that they may help us to grow in his love.”
The bottom line
Pope Leo XIV called for global prayer and fasting to increase church vocations during his Apostolic Journey to Uruguay.
