Pope Francis draws 40,000 at first mass in Uruguay during South America tour

Pope Francis held his first mass in Uruguay, drawing an estimated 40,000 attendees in Paysandú. The event is part of his broader South American tour, signaling continued papal engagement in the region. The turnout underscores the Pope's popularity in Latin America, though the political implications are limited.

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