Pope Leo in South America

Uruguay, Argentina and Peru • Nov. 6-17, 2026

On-The-Ground Coverage

Pope makes call for evangelization in secular Uruguay

by David Agren 1:58 PM November 7, 2026

Pope Leo XIV recalled Uruguay’s first bishop who “bore faithful witness to the faith” and renewed evangelization in the South American country, where Catholics today are a minority …

Pope Leo challenges secular Uruguay on abortion, euthanasia and suicide

7:19 AM November 7, 2026

‘Decisive action’ needed at upcoming UN climate conference, say Catholic leaders

5:02 PM November 6, 2026

UK honoring Pope Leo indicates new closeness in ties, Church leaders say

3:55 PM November 6, 2026

Turning 400, the ‘new’ St. Peter’s Basilica shows ‘hope saves,’ says expert

3:39 PM November 6, 2026

Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay, saying he had ‘no doubt’ he would make the trip after cancer surgery

2:55 PM November 6, 2026

U.S. Church

LA pilgrims’ encounter with pope brings together California history, Christian unity, White Sox

by Pablo Kay 9:04 AM November 6, 2026

For the pilgrims from the LA Archdiocese, the highpoint of their journey was a brief encounter with Pope Leo after the general audience.

Vatican upholds excommunication of former deacon, who plans to appeal

6:25 PM November 5, 2026

Bishop: Church upholds value of every human life, even ‘those who have committed horrible crimes’

5:55 PM November 5, 2026

Experts see promise in AI as tool for parish flyers, promotions but warn against its misuse

5:36 PM November 5, 2026

Idaho defies trend, rejects abortion protections ballot measure

2:12 PM November 4, 2026

New exhibit at the Museum of the Bible explores legacy of Blessed Stanley Rother

11:45 AM November 4, 2026

World

Pope Leo’s visit to Argentine disability home carries pastoral — and political — weight

by Ines San Martin 2:42 PM November 5, 2026

The Claypole home is the largest residential center in a network of 14 Cottolengos serving approximately 1,300 people in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.