Pope Leo XIV leaves Uruguay

Pope Leo XIV's final words

Pope Leo XIV concludes his Apostolic Journey to Uruguay with a heartfelt invitation to families and all generations to keep sowing faith.

“I carry you in my heart”

Pope Leo XIV's message

Pope Leo XIV extended gratitude to civil and religious authorities, volunteers, families, and communities who prepared gatherings during his visit.

Faith in Uruguay

Pope Leo XIV highlighted Uruguay’s history of faith passed quietly between generations, not written in books.

Children and faith

Pope Leo XIV spoke of mothers teaching children prayer and grandmothers keeping home altars for the living and dead.

Pope Leo XIV's call

Pope Leo XIV urged families to not consider what they have sown as lost, even if children no longer pray.

Carrying the welcome forward

Pope Leo XIV encouraged young people to make themselves heard and families to take the first step toward someone else.