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Pope Leo to Uruguay: 'The unborn already belong to the human family'
Pope Leo XIV used his first address to Uruguay leaders to urge the nation to protect preborn humans and provide support to those at risk of assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Pope Leo XIV opened a trip to Uruguay with a speech calling on government officials to protect preborn humans, support families, and help those in need 'until the natural end.'
Uruguay is considered one of the most secular countries in Latin America, with legalized abortion and euthanasia.
Pope Leo began his 12-day South American visit in Uruguay, addressing the nation's president, Yamandú Orsi, public officials and diplomats, and 70,000 others at Montevideo's Centenary Stadium on November 6.
According to OSV News, though a speech to government officials is traditionally diplomatic and not heavily focused on religion, the Pope used the opportunity to challenge the nation, which has the most liberal abortion and euthanasia laws in Latin America.
He noted that "the unborn already belong to the human family," saying, "Their absolute dependence on their mother does not diminish the dignity to which they are entitled or the protection they deserve."
In that vein, he also said more can be done to support mothers, fathers, and families.
Pope Leo also touched on caring for those who are disabled, elderly, or vulnerable, calling on society to help those in need "until the natural end.”
“Loneliness, anxiety and the loss of hope can become so profound that a person no longer sees a reason to continue living,” he said. “Given the painful reality of suicide, it is clear that adequate healthcare, family ties, and the closeness of the community are inseparable.”
The Pope's comments were poignant, as Uruguay is considered one of the most secular countries in Latin America.
The nation legalized abortion in 2012, making it one of only a handful of Latin American countries to do so. OSV News reports that more than 129,000 abortions were recorded from 2013 through 2025, with 11,445 occurring in 2025 — the highest annual figure to date.
Last year, the country became the first in Latin America to legalize euthanasia. As Live Action News reported in May, the first woman to take advantage of the law was a 69-year-old woman, who died as lawmakers hailed her passing as "a very important, symbolic day for the country."
The Catholic Church's teaching is clear; all people deserve dignity and respect from the moment of conception to natural death.
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·Pope Leo to Uruguay: 'The unborn already belong to the human family'
Pope Leo XIV used his first address to Uruguay leaders to urge the nation to protect preborn humans and provide support to those at risk of assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Pope Leo XIV opened a trip to Uruguay with a speech calling on government officials to protect preborn humans, support families, and help those in need 'until the natural end.'
Uruguay is considered one of the most secular countries in Latin America, with legalized abortion and euthanasia.
Pope Leo began his 12-day South American visit in Uruguay, addressing the nation's president, Yamandú Orsi, public officials and diplomats, and 70,000 others at Montevideo's Centenary Stadium on November 6.
According to OSV News, though a speech to government officials is traditionally diplomatic and not heavily focused on religion, the Pope used the opportunity to challenge the nation, which has the most liberal abortion and euthanasia laws in Latin America.
He noted that "the unborn already belong to the human family," saying, "Their absolute dependence on their mother does not diminish the dignity to which they are entitled or the protection they deserve."
In that vein, he also said more can be done to support mothers, fathers, and families.
Pope Leo also touched on caring for those who are disabled, elderly, or vulnerable, calling on society to help those in need "until the natural end.”
“Loneliness, anxiety and the loss of hope can become so profound that a person no longer sees a reason to continue living,” he said. “Given the painful reality of suicide, it is clear that adequate healthcare, family ties, and the closeness of the community are inseparable.”
The Pope's comments were poignant, as Uruguay is considered one of the most secular countries in Latin America.
The nation legalized abortion in 2012, making it one of only a handful of Latin American countries to do so. OSV News reports that more than 129,000 abortions were recorded from 2013 through 2025, with 11,445 occurring in 2025 — the highest annual figure to date.
Last year, the country became the first in Latin America to legalize euthanasia. As Live Action News reported in May, the first woman to take advantage of the law was a 69-year-old woman, who died as lawmakers hailed her passing as "a very important, symbolic day for the country."
The Catholic Church's teaching is clear; all people deserve dignity and respect from the moment of conception to natural death.
Live Action News is pro-life news and commentary from a pro-life perspective.
Our work is possible because of our donors. Please consider giving to further our work of changing hearts and minds on issues of life and human dignity.
Contact editor@liveaction.org for questions, corrections, or if you are seeking permission to reprint any Live Action News content.
Guest Articles: To submit a guest article to Live Action News, email editor@liveaction.org with an attached Word document of 800-1000 words. Please also attach any photos relevant to your submission if applicable. If your submission is accepted for publication, you will be notified within three weeks. Guest articles are not compensated (see our Open License Agreement). Thank you for your interest in Live Action News!
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