Pope Leo XIV arrived at the Centenary Stadium in an open car for a Prayer Vigil. Local authorities estimated that over seventy thousand people were in attendance at the stadium, with an additional thirty thousand gathering in the surrounding areas.
The Holy Father was accompanied by Cardinal Daniel Fernando Sturla Behouet, the Archbishop of Montevideo, as he toured the crowd in the Popemobile. Following the tour, the Pope took the stage after the visit's anthem and an introduction. Cardinal Sturla Behouet then welcomed those present.
The gathering included a brief artistic and musical performance. The Holy Father also heard testimonies from individuals, including a young catechist and a Catholic family. The Pope delivered an address after the introduction to the prayer moment and the Reading of the Gospel.
The meeting concluded with prayers, a blessing, and the presentation of gifts. According to the Holy See Press Office, the event ended with a final hymn. Pope Leo XIV then departed for the Apostolic Nunciature by car. The Prayer Vigil was part of the Apostolic Journey of Pope Leo XIV to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, which took place from 6 to 17 November 2026.
The Holy See Press Office reported on the events of the journey, including the Prayer Vigil at the Centenary Stadium.