Uruguay Pope

Pope Leo XIV has wrapped up his visit to Uruguay by marking an important Catholic feast day tied to the country’s independence. He traveled to the city of Florida before heading to Argentina, where his visit is expected to be politically delicate. The Catholic Church has criticized President Javier Milei’s austerity measures. Leo commemorated the feast of the Virgin of the Thirty-three, an event that draws thousands of pilgrims. He wants to remind Uruguayans of the church's role in their identity. Leo continues his tour despite recent surgery, with Peru as his final stop.