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Pope Leo XIV Meets Casavalle Community in Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV urges action against injustice in Uruguay as he meets Casavalle community.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV urges action against injustice in Uruguay as he meets Casavalle community. Pope Leo XIV calls for addressing child hunger and education barriers in Uruguay by uniting Church, civil society, and government. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV's Opening Remarks
Pope Leo XIV began his remarks by expressing feeling at home with the Casavalle community.
“Being here with you makes me feel at home, and brings back memories of the visits i made to various communities as a missionary.”
Pope's Concern for Uruguayan Children
Pope Leo XIV highlighted children in Uruguay who do not attend school due to fear of returning home.
“We cannot turn a blind eye to the fact that there are children in uruguay who do not go to school for fear of never returning home.”
Pope's Call for Action
Pope Leo XIV urged the Church, civil society, and government to work together on child welfare.
“We need to shake off our apathy and advocate for the common good”
Pope's Warning on Insecurity
Pope Leo XIV warned that children should not face hunger or lack of education due to street insecurity.
“In a country as rich in resources as this, children should never have to go to bed hungry or be denied the chance of a decent education and a dignified future because of the insecurity that reigns in the streets.”
Pope's Charity Focus
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the Church's mission to draw near to humanity's wounds through charity.
“The churchs mission stems from evangelical charity, which impels her to draw near to the wounds of humanity whenever they surface with greater severity.”
Pope's Hope for Casavalle Homes
Pope Leo XIV expressed hope that new homes will provide dignity and hope for Casavalle families.
“May god bless you, and may our mother of guadalupe, for whom i have a special affection and veneration, as i received my episcopal ordination on her feast day, shelter you under her heavenly mantle”
At a glance
Pope Leo XIV calls for addressing child hunger and education barriers in Uruguay by uniting Church, civil society, and government.
