# Montevideo Welcomes Pope Leo XIV

> Uruguay prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit as a 'caress from God'.
- Title: Montevideo Welcomes Pope Leo XIV · Vaticannews | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: pope leo xiv, uruguay, apostolic journey, montevideo, centenario stadium, prayer vigil, vespers, sagrada geometria, magnifica humanitas, artificial intelligence, suicide rate, el niño
- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-11/uruguay-prepares-to-welcome-pope-leo-xiv.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-11-04T12:56:55.627+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pope leo xiv, uruguay, apostolic journey, montevideo, centenario stadium, prayer vigil, vespers, sagrada geometria, magnifica humanitas, artificial intelligence, suicide rate, el niño
## 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
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.
## Key takeaway

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