With an ode to mate tea, pope urges faithful in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith
Marcus Hayes
Marcus Hayes
Reporter · Killeen, TX
Marcus has been a reporter for 4 years and has a degree in Community Development from the University of Texas at Arlington. His work has appeared in various local publications including the Killeen Daily Herald, where he focused on grassroots initiatives and community events.
More from Marcus →Reporter · Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 11:32 PM · 1 min read
Pope Leo XIV has urged an estimated 40,000 people in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith. He used his first Mass in South America to deliver an ode to the region’s beloved mate tea and raise the profile…