Montevideo Welcomes Pope Leo XIV

Uruguay prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit as a 'caress from God'.

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Nov 4, 2026

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Montevideo Welcomes Pope Leo XIV

Uruguay prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit as a 'caress from God'.

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Uruguay prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit as a 'caress from God'. Uruguay hosts Pope Leo XIV for a prayer vigil and educational talks amid secular traditions, with 60,000 expected at Centenario Stadium. Originally reported by Vaticannews.

Montevideo Prepares

Workers build stages for a prayer vigil at Estadio Centenario as Uruguay prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit.

Pope Leo XIV Arrival

Pope Leo XIV arrives on Friday, November 6, to begin his Apostolic Journey to Latin America.

Patricia Schroeder

Patricia Schroeder

Schroeder, the executive coordinator for communications, says the Pope's visit will bring peace and hope to Uruguay.

Vespers and Security

Hymns are rehearsed for Vespers while security teams finalize arrangements for the Pope's arrival.

Father Juan González

Father González will welcome Pope Leo XIV at the Metropolitan Cathedral as a 'caress from God'.

“As parish priest, I will have the honour of welcoming him at the door”

Catholic University

The university's courtyard hosts Pope Leo XIV's address to education leaders and students.

Artificial Intelligence

The university explores AI's impact on education while keeping the human person at the centre.

Special Bread

Uruguayan bakers create a special loaf combining rye, potatoes, maize and quinoa for Pope Leo XIV.

El Niño

Uruguay monitors El Niño for possible flooding as the Pope visits.

What matters most

Uruguay hosts Pope Leo XIV for a prayer vigil and educational talks amid secular traditions, with 60,000 expected at Centenario Stadium.

Read the original on Vaticannews

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