Pope Leo XIV's Latin America visit tests the Church's role in a changing region
From The World: Latest Stories · 06:31
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Pope Leo XIV kicked off his first Latin American tour as pontiff over the weekend. He began in Uruguay, and is now in Argentina. He'll head to Peru next. His journey will test the Catholic Church’s role in a region dealing with economic hardship, environmental threats and declining religious affiliation. Manuel Rueda reports on whether the Church can remain a powerful moral voice amid profound social, economic and cultural change.
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