Pope Leo XIV Latin America Visit Sparks Hope Among Church Leaders
Church leaders in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru welcome Pope Leo XIV’s eleven-day tour from November 6 to 17 as a moment of renewal. According to Aid to the Church in Need, the visit aims to provide missionary momentum across a diverse continent. In Uruguay, Cardinal Daniel Sturla notes the challenge of secularism but expresses hope. In Argentina, Auxiliary Bishop Alejandro Musolino highlights the Pope’s appeal to young people seeking meaning. In Peru, Bishop Edinson Farfán describes the trip as a homecoming, expecting a focus on peace and the Amazon. Bishops emphasize the Pope’s health as a priority as he recovers from lung cancer surgery.