Pope Leo XIV arrived in Uruguay

Pope Leo XIV landed at Montevideo's Carrasco International Airport in Uruguay at 20:30 local time on November 6, 2026. Before disembarking, Bishop Gianfranco Galone, appointed for apostolic missions, welcomed the Pope onboard the aircraft. Upon exiting the plane, Uruguay's President Yamandú Orsi greeted the Pope with a handshake near the steps.

Subsequently, two children welcomed the Pope with bouquets of flowers. Following the greeting, the Pope received state honors and proceeded to the Uruguay Air Force military air base, where he was welcomed by a representative delegation from Uruguay.