# Pope Leo XIV Prays for Peace in Uruguay

> Pope Leo XIV urges Uruguayan faithful to build bridges for peace during a prayer visit.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV Prays for Peace in Uruguay · Vaticannews
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV urges Uruguayan faithful to build bridges for peace during a prayer visit.
- Keywords: pope leo xiv, uruguay, cathedral basilica of our lady of the ro, paysandu, peace, faith, religion, Vaticannews
- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-11/pope-leo-xiv-prays-our-lady-rosary-paysandu-uruguay.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-11-07T16:13:05.278+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pope leo xiv, uruguay, cathedral basilica of our lady of the ro, paysandu, peace, faith, religion, world
## Pope Leo XIV's Prayer Visit
Pope Leo XIV prayed at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Paysandu, Uruguay, on November 7.

> These bridges unite us in faith because we believe in one god
## Building Bridges for Peace
Pope Leo XIV encouraged Uruguayan faithful to build bridges that unite people through faith and peace.

> We believe that peace is possible, and we want to build it
## Pope's Return to Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV returned to Montevideo after his visit, completing his prayer trip in Paysandu.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV encouraged Uruguayan Catholics to create unity through faith and peace after praying at a cathedral in Paysandu.