More than 40,000 gather as Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Uruguay

Massive crowds have turned out for the pontiff as he celebrates the first Mass of his South America tour. A nighttime prayer vigil in Montevideo is expected to draw more than 60,000 young people.

Published on RocksNews: 7 Nov 2026, 17:02 UTC
Updated: 7 Nov 2026, 17:02 UTC
Language: English

More than 40,000 gather as Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Uruguay — Image credit: Deutsche Welle (English)

Massive crowds have turned out for the pontiff as he celebrates the first Mass of his South America tour. A nighttime prayer vigil in Montevideo is expected to draw more than 60,000 young people.