Carolina Bellocq<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Independence Square, in the heart of Uruguay\u2019s capital, welcomed the pope to the country. Government officials, diplomats and members of civil society also attended the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Yamand\u00fa Orsi was joined by Uruguay\u2019s three living former presidents, demonstrating democratic unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his first speech in Latin America, Pope Leo XIV drew on the symbolism of the square\u2019s monument. Beneath it lies the remains of Uruguay\u2019s national hero, Jos\u00e9 Artigas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also reflected on the country\u2019s challenges and the importance of the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
POPE LEO XIV<\/strong> He touched on abortion, the need to protect the most vulnerable and the importance of creating opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n POPE LEO XIV<\/strong> by their ability to fend for themselves. The fundamental dignity of each person, therefore, is neither acquired nor earned, nor does it need to be justified.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n He also addressed loneliness. Uruguay has the highest suicide rate per capita in Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n POPE LEO XIV<\/strong> In a country where the Catholic Church is a minority, he reminded those gathered of the contribution it makes to society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n POPE LEO XIV<\/strong> The pope addressed the role of secularism too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n POPE LEO XIV<\/strong> He closed by expressing his excitement to meet the Uruguayan people, asking God to bless the country and the Virgin Mary to watch over it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Carolina Bellocq The Independence Square, in the heart of Uruguay\u2019s capital, welcomed the pope to the country. Government officials, diplomats and members of civil society also attended the ceremony. President Yamand\u00fa Orsi was joined by Uruguay\u2019s three living former presidents, demonstrating democratic unity. In his first speech in Latin America, Pope Leo XIV drew on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":758,"featured_media":96342,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"acf":{"video":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VhX1X94rR0E","video_descarga":"https:\/\/attuale.romereports.com\/news\/b01arrivoesocietauruguaieng.mp4","international_url":"https:\/\/attuale.romereports.com\/news\/b01arrivoesocietauruguaiint.mp4","type":"bn","newsletter":"si"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.romereports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96345"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.romereports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.romereports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.romereports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/758"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.romereports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96345"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.romereports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96345\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":96347,"href":"https:\/\/www.romereports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96345\/revisions\/96347"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.romereports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/96342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.romereports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.romereports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.romereports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Concern for the future also embraces those destined to inhabit this land, the conditions in<\/em> which they will be born and grow up, and the opportunities they will encounter throughout their lives. Uruguay\u2019s demographic trends make this concern particularly pressing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today too, people\u2019s worth cannot be measured by what they produce, by their work or<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Given the painful reality of suicide, it is clear that adequate health care, family ties, and the closeness of the community are inseparable. None should ever feel like a stranger among their own or think that their absence matters less than their presence.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
To this common effort, the Church contributes what is unique to her: a hope that does not fade when human resources reach their limits and which reminds those undergoing trials that their lives always retain meaning and value, that they are not alone, and that even in dark times they do not cease to be loved by God.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coexistence among people of different backgrounds and traditions is part of Uruguay\u2019s<\/em> history. That pluralism is expressed in the beliefs and convictions of its citizens today. The secular<\/em> character of the State involves an obligation to ensure that there is room for believers and non-believers to live together in freedom and respect.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n