Pope calls for worldwide prayer and fasting for vocations in Uruguay

During Vespers with church representatives at the cathedral in Montevideo, Pope Leo reminded that the interdiocesan seminary in Uruguay had no new candidates in 2024. In light of this, believers began gathering for days of prayer and fasting for new vocations. Several young people have since started their journey in the seminary and in consecrated life. This concrete experience prompted the church leader to make a worldwide appeal: "I would wish that this experience from Uruguay finds an echo throughout the Church.

From this cathedral in Montevideo, I invite my brother bishops around the world to encourage days of prayer and fasting for more vocations to the priesthood and to consecrated life in their dioceses. Parishes, families, and religious communities may come together for this prayer. The example of this country may also encourage others to ask with the same trust!" he addressed the gathered church community in the cathedral.