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From Uruguay to Argentina aboard Pontifex Maximus. The papal plane wears a title fit for a pope... and a name that sounds straight out of the "Gladiator". Next stop: Buenos Aires!

The mathematics of faith: the more we share it, the more it grows.
“Keep multiplying faith, hope, and charity,” Pope Leo XIV urged in Uruguay, reminding us that what we freely offer through God’s grace multiplies, opens new horizons, and gives our lives new meaning.
His : live and share the joy of encountering Jesus Christ, and discover a full and fruitful life.

Pope Leo XIV Encourages Uruguay to Be ‘a Community of Prayer’

At an outdoor Mass far from the capital, the Holy Father celebrated the Catholic heritage of one of South America’s most secular countries⤵️

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This joyful dog chasing Pope Leo in the streets of Uruguay is all of us! What a sweet creature... and in the year of St. Francis of Assisi. So many God-incidences happening on Pope Leo's trip in South America so far and it's only day 2! We love to see it.

The motto of Pope Leo's trip to Uruguay is centered on joy, and it shows! After celebrating the first Mass of his Apostolic Journey to Latin America in Paysandú, Uruguay, hundreds of faithful followed Pope Leo along the streets to get a glimpse of him... even this dog, seen er's car with so much excitement wanted to greet him too!

Deeply moving: Pope Leo made a great effort to sing during the Mass he celebrated in Paysandú, Uruguay. It was the first Mass of his South American tour.
The doxology is a prayer of praise that expresses the glory of God. During Mass, it refers to the formula that concludes the rough Him, and with Him, and in Him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is Yours, for ever and ever.”

Pope Leo in Uruguay: Protect Life at All Stages, Provide Universal Healthcare

The Pontiff’s speech referred to his own recent cancer surgery.⤵️

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“What I do is really hard, but that’s part of the cross, man.”
For Jim Caviezel, the cross he carries is tied to a greater purpose: making films that inspire young men and women, just as Jimmy Stewart inspired him.
Reflecting on Stewart’s life of service and the enduring hope of Caviezel shares what it means to have a hero whose example outlives him, and whose influence he hopes to pass on.
It’s a moving reminder that legacy isn’t only what we leave behind. It’s what we inspire others to carry forward.

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With “great joy,” thousands welcomed Pope Leo XIV to Paysandú, where he celebrated the first Mass of his South American tour. Catholic faithful from Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil gathered for this encounter of faith, moved as they listened to the anthem for the visit.
It was the is city in western Uruguay, located on the banks of the Uruguay River along the border with Argentina. Blessed Jacinto Vera, the country’s first bishop, was remembered during the Mass.

Was the Oscar Winning Movie ‘Rocky’ a Love Story? Catholic Actor P.J. Byrne Says Yes — Here’s Why

Starring in the new movie, "I Play Rocky", Byrne insists the ultimate "dude movie" is really a love story in disguise.⤵️

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After a 13-hour flight, Pope Leo XIV could not hide his joy as he climbed into the popemobile and began greeting the faithful who were eagerly awaiting him. With a broad smile, the Holy Father continued on his way upon arriving in Uruguay.

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Even the wind didn’t want to miss Pope Leo XIV’s visit: during his first tour of Montevideo, his zucchetto went flying.

Dozens of children dressed up as saints waited hours for the chance to meet Pope Leo! And when the time finally came for the pope's ride on the pope mobile, they were front row and even got to interact with the Holy Father! Their patience paid off!

Hitting theaters nationwide tomorrow is a brand-new film, I Play Rocky, which tells the astonishing true story behind Sylvester Stallone’s Oscar-winning classic, Rocky. Stallone, a Catholic revert, famously left hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table to ensure he played lm he wrote in just three and a half days.

The new film stars Anthony Ippolito as Stallone and AnnaSophia Robb as his wife, Sasha. Catholic actor P.J. Byrne co-stars as legendary producer Irwin Winkler — one of two real-life producers who famously mortgaged their own homes to get the original movie made. Portraying Winkler marks one of the biggest roles yet for the 51-year-old Byrne, who recently opened up about the spiritual themes that resonate most with him in this new film.

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Pope Leo landed in Montevideo, Uruguay, and immediately started aura farming. Only the Holy Spirit could pull this off. Welcome to South America, Holy Father!

To embody the biblical monarch consumed by paranoia and worldly power, Caviezel drew unexpectedly on the physical, emotional, and spiritual marks left on him from playing Christ more than two decades ago.

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From Savior to Tyrant: Jim Caviezel on Portraying King Herod in ‘Zero A.D.’

To embody the monarch consumed by paranoia and worldly power, Caviezel drew unexpectedly on the physical & spiritual marks left on him from playing Christ more than 20 years ago.⤵️

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On the flight that brought him from Rome to Montevideo, Pope Leo XIV welcomed and introduced to the journalists traveling with him Montse Alvarado, the new Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication and former president of EWTN News. We are praying for your new mission, dear Montse!

Before starting his first popemobile ride through the streets of Montevideo, Uruguay, Pope Leo XIV stopped everything and asked for a little girl to be brought to him so he could bless her. These unscripted, off-protocol moments are our favorites from every papal visit.

At this very moment, Pope Leo began his first popemobile ride through South America. Uruguay waited 38 years for a pope to return. Thousands of people are welcoming him on the streets of Montevideo, and the joy is overwhelming.

Video: Sol De Palma / EWTN News