# Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in Uruguay

> Pope Leo XIV declares peace possible and urges building it during Uruguay visit.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in Uruguay · euronews | Shortify
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV declares peace possible and urges building it during Uruguay visit.
- Keywords: pope leo xiv, uruguay, apostolic journey, peace, catholic church, paysandu, montevideo, euronews
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/11/07/peace-is-possible-and-we-are-called-to-build-it-pope-leo-xiv-says-in-uruguay
- Author: Fortunato Pinto
- Published: 2026-11-07T18:15:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pope leo xiv, uruguay, apostolic journey, peace, catholic church, paysandu, montevideo, news, world, politics
## Pope Leo XIV's Uruguayan Visit
Pope Leo XIV begins sixth apostolic journey in Uruguay after lung surgery.
## Mass in Paysandú
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for 40,000 faithful in Paysandú's Parque París Londres.
## Peace Message
Pope Leo XIV says peace is possible and we are called to build it.

> Peace is possible and we are called to build it
## Uruguayan Symbols
Pope Leo XIV highlights General Artigas bridge, palm trees, and mate as unity symbols.
## Pope's Uruguay Itinerary
Pope Leo XIV visits basilica, Casavalle community, Catholic University, and Centenario Stadium.
## Next Steps
Pope Leo XIV heads to Florida for Sunday Mass at National Shrine of Virgen de los Treinta y Tres.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV says peace is possible and we are called to build it during his Uruguay apostolic journey.