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After a successful trip to Uruguay, Pope Leo heads to Argentina November 8, 202611:30 AM ET

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Pope Leo XIV plays with a child as he arrived at the square outside the Cathedral Basilica of Florida, Uruguay, the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Thirty-Three, to preside over Mass on the third day of his twelve-day apostolic journey to South America, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. Andrew Medichini/AP hide caption

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FLORIDA, Uruguay — Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his visit to Uruguay on Sunday by praising the women who have passed the Catholic faith onto younger generations, as he highlighted the role the church has played since the founding of Latin America's most secular country.