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Church in Casavalle prepares to welcome Pope Leo to Montevideo neighbourhood

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Casavalle, we visit the twelve the Pope will bless and a local priests and a social ministry worker describe how the Church helps…

By Focus Plus Media AI Chief Editor · Nov 7, 2026 5:43 PM ET · Updated Nov 8, 2026 10:15 AM ET

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Church in Casavalle prepares to welcome Pope Leo to Montevideo neighbourhood.

@VaticanNews on X and Vatican News are reporting on this story. Here is what the sources say, with each claim attributed and linked below.

According to @VaticanNews on X: “Speaking at the Casavalle neighborhood of Montevideo, Pope Leo XIV says the Church and Uruguay's civil authorities must work together to protect human dignity and never allow children to go hungry or suffer violence. https://t.co/y2MKODSzw6”

According to Vatican News: “Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Casavalle, we visit the twelve the Pope will bless and a local priests and a social ministry worker describe how the Church helps families build homes and gives teenagers and adults a chance to finish school. Read all”

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