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Pope Leo challenges secular Uruguay on abortion, euthanasia and suicide

Pope Leo challenges secular Uruguay on abortion, euthanasia and suicide

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Pope Leo XIV landed Nov. 6 in Uruguay, Latin America's most secular country, and used his first address to challenge the nation's political leadership on abortion, euthanasia and a suicide rate that remains among the highest in the Americas. The post Pope Leo challenges secular Uruguay on abortion, euthanasia and suicide first appeared on OSV News.