# Pope Leo XIV Recalls Saints in Uruguay

> Pope Leo XIV honors Uruguay’s saints and blesseds during his Apostolic Journey.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV Recalls Saints in Uruguay · Vaticannews
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV honors Uruguay’s saints and blesseds during his Apostolic Journey. Pope Leo XIV recalled Blessed Jacinto Vera, a 19th-century bishop who…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-11/saints-blesseds-recalled-pope-leo-xiv-uruguay.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-11-07T00:14:04.728+00:00
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## Pope Leo XIV's Uruguay Visit
Pope Leo XIV recalls saints and blesseds who shaped Uruguay’s spiritual heritage during his Apostolic Journey.
## Uruguay’s Religious History
Uruguay has strong Christian roots with a secular identity, where religion is largely a private matter.
## Blessed Jacinto Vera
Blessed Jacinto Vera was the first bishop of Montevideo, serving from 1878 until his death in 1881.
## Vera’s Legacy
Vera defended religious freedom during Uruguay’s democratic transition and earned the name Padre de los pobres.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV recalled Blessed Jacinto Vera, a 19th-century bishop who defended religious freedom in Uruguay.