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Ex-presidente do Uruguai tenta beijar mão do papa Leão, que recusa o gesto

Told by 1 newspaper in one country, at 09:00 on 7 November 2026.

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According to Metrópoles, a former Uruguayan president tried to kiss Pope Leo's hand, and the pope declined the gesture.1 Poder360 reports that Pope Leo XIV, in Uruguay, said mate is a «symbol of friendship».2 Folha de S.Paulo describes the reception of the pope in Uruguay as lukewarm, with livelier moments brought by Brazilian caravans.3

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What newspapers from several countries agree on, where the accounts differ and who is involved, so each reader can draw their own conclusions.

Common ground

According to Brazilian outlets, Pope Leo was in Uruguay, where he drank mate.1 22 newspapers from 1 countries

Where accounts differ

Poder360 reports that Pope Leo XIV said mate is a “symbol of friendship”; Folha describes the reception in Uruguay as lukewarm, enlivened by Brazilian caravans.1 2

Who is involved

The former president of Uruguay is shown in the headlines trying to kiss the pope's hand, which Pope Leo refuses.3
The headlines do not report the position of the Uruguayan government or the Church on the visit.3 1 2

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