Casavalle, the vulnerable neighborhood on the outskirts of Montevideo awaiting Pope Leo XIV

In Casavalle, a struggling neighborhood in Montevideo, priest Pablo Coimbra leads a housing project set to be blessed by Pope Leo XIV. The homes, built with durable materials, aim to improve living conditions amidst poverty and violence. Coimbra emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the Church's role in addressing local needs, contrasting it with the inefficiencies of state services. The parish also provides food assistance and recreational activities for children. As preparations for the papal visit continue, the community expresses excitement and hope for positive change.