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Pope Leo XIV Urges Faithful to Continue Passing on Catholic Faith
Confirmed
In Short: Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Uruguay, urging women to continue passing on the Catholic faith despite secular trends.
"Even if your loved ones seem far from God, continue to place them before him. Do not stop blessing them, accompanying them, and simply reminding them of what they once received," the Pope said.
The Pope also expressed his affection and closeness to people of African descent, acknowledging their contributions to the Church’s life.
The Pope’s recovery from thoracic surgery continues to progress favorably, with doctors Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritora announcing that he has been deemed fit for discharge following recent medical tests.
What this adds
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Uruguay follows his previous engagements in Peru and Argentina, where he emphasized the importance of faith and unity among the faithful.
Background
Pope Leo XIV returned to Peru, drawing a crowd of 60,000 young people to a vigil at Lima's National Stadium on Thursday, where he emphasized the importance of friendship with Christ as the key to discovering their path in life.
Pope Leo XIV encouraged Argentinians to remain united in faith during his visit, urging them to follow the example of the country's saints.
What's confirmed
- "Even if your loved ones seem far from God, continue to place them before him. Do not stop blessing them, accompanying them, and simply reminding them of what they once received," the Pope said.
- The Pope also expressed his affection and closeness to people of African descent, acknowledging their contributions to the Church’s life.
- The Pope’s recovery from thoracic surgery continues to progress favorably, with doctors Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritora announcing that he has been deemed fit for discharge following recent medical tests.
What's still developing
- “His life reminds us that a shepherd’s love is measured also by the physical and existential distances he is willing to travel in order to proclaim Jesus Christ” The Pope spoke about the people who followed Saint Turibius during his visits to Zaña, bringing the Gospel to the most remote places.
- One year after his death, they were transferred to Lima.
- As we continue our journey through the Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, we come to the third chapter of the first part, which bears the intriguing title: “Man’s Activity Throughout the World”.
- The Vatican press office said the pope's recovery continues to progress in line with favorable assessments from his medical team.
- In his message, Pope Leo encouraged the ICMC to continue advocating for the respect of migrants and refugees’ God-given dignity, while working with other faith-based organizations and civil society.
- Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery for pulmonary adenocarcinoma on October 13, 2026, after a routine medical examination revealed a nodule that required removal.
- Pope Leo XIV appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace on Sunday to greet approximately 15,000 faithful gathered in St.
- This is a temporary role, by which the Holy See ensures that the pastoral governance of a diocese will continue, when it is not possible for a diocesan Bishop to exercise his office.
- On Tuesday evening at Castel Gandolfo, Leo XIV expressed his hope for a solution to the crisis of the war in Ukraine but emphasised the need to continue to “work hard, pray hard” for peace.
- VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV will miss a planned trip to Assisi next week on doctors’ orders as he continues recovering from thoracic surgery he underwent last Tuesday, the Vatican said Friday.
Sources
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- NBC Newslink
- WarpBeat — background on Pope Leo XIV to 60,000 young Peruvians: Christ’s passion shows the way to your calling link
- WarpBeat — background on Pope Leo XIV Urges Argentinians to Stay United in Faith link
- FRANCE 24 English — video link