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  "id": 18765652,
  "title": "'Peace is possible and we are called to build it' Pope Leo XIV says in Uruguay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/peace-is-possible-and-we-are-called-to-build-it-pope-leo-xiv-says-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T18:15:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
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    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/07/peace-is-possible-and-we-are-called-to-build-it-pope-leo-xiv-says-in-uruguay"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pope Leo XIV delivered a rousing message during his sixth papal visit to Uruguay, emphasizing the importance of unity and community in building lasting peace. Addressing a crowd of over 40,000 faithful in Paysandú, the pontiff highlighted three symbols of Uruguayan culture as emblematic of the values he wished to promote. The General Artigas bridge, a symbol of strong connections and open dialogue, the communal growth of palm trees, and the traditional mate drink shared among friends and family all illustrated the path to nurturing the Christian faith. Following the mass, the Pope proceeded to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, where he unveiled a commemorative plaque and greeted the faithful outside. He then journeyed to Montevideo, where additional engagements awaited him, including a visit to the Catholic University of Uruguay and a solemn prayer vigil at the Centenario Stadium, where young people and faithful from across the nation were present.",
  "summary": "The Pontiff was welcomed by 40,000 people in Paysandú, Uruguay. Leo's sixth apostolic journey comes less than a month after lung adenocarcinoma surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/fairly-good-shape-pope-leo-xiv-visits-uruguay-after-lung-cancer",
        "published": "2026-11-07T12:11:33.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Thousands pour into a park in Uruguay for Pope Leo’s first Mass in South America",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/thousands-pour-into-a-park-in-uruguay-for-pope-leos-first-mass-in",
        "published": "2026-11-07T12:31:12.000Z"
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        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Thousands pour into a park in Uruguay for Pope Leo's first Mass in South America",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/thousands-pour-into-a-park-in-uruguay-for-pope-leos-first-mass-in-18716213",
        "published": "2026-11-07T12:52:22.000Z"
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Pope Leo calls on Uruguay's Catholics to be 'bridge builders'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/pope-leo-calls-on-uruguays-catholics-to-be-bridge-builders",
        "published": "2026-11-07T14:59:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Pope Leo urges South America to bridge divides on Uruguay-Argentina border",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/pope-leo-urges-south-america-to-bridge-divides-on-uruguay-argentina",
        "published": "2026-11-07T15:36:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "More than 40,000 gather as Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Uruguay",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/more-than-40-000-gather-as-pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-mass-in-uruguay",
        "published": "2026-11-07T16:26:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Pope Leo hold first mass in Uruguay, urges crowd to be ‘bridge builders’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/pope-leo-hold-first-mass-in-uruguay-urges-crowd-to-be-bridge-builders",
        "published": "2026-11-07T18:00:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "With an ode to mate, Pope Leo urges faithful in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/with-an-ode-to-mate-pope-leo-urges-faithful-in-uruguay-to-build",
        "published": "2026-11-07T18:14:13.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}