Meeting with the world of Education at the Catholic University of Uruguay At 18.29 (22.29 in Rome), the Holy Father Leo XIV arrived by car at the Catholic University of Uruguay for the meeting with the world of education. Upon arrival, the Pope was welcomed by the Archbishop of Montevideo, His Eminence Cardinal Daniel Fernando Sturla Berhouet, and by the Rector, Father Julio Fernández Techera.
Together they entered the building while the choir, on the ground floor, sang a hymn. The Pontiff arrived in the Great Hall, on the first floor, and took his place on the stage. After the words of welcome from the Rector, the Holy Father addressed his greeting to those present.
Subsequently, after the presentation of the gifts, the Lord’s.
Upon arrival, the Pope was welcomed by the Archbishop of Montevideo, His Eminence Cardinal Daniel Fernando Sturla Berhouet, and by the Rector, Father Julio Fernández Techera. Together they entered the building while the choir, on the ground floor, sang a hymn. The Pontiff arrived in the Great Hall, on the first floor, and took his place on the stage.
After the words of welcome from the Rector, the Holy Father addressed his greeting to those present. Subsequently, after the presentation of the gifts, the Lord’s. Prayer, the blessing and a final hymn, as he left the Great Hall, the Pope appeared at the window and imparted a blessing to those present in the courtyard.
He then signed the University’s Book of Honour and received a gift. Finally, as he left, he unveiled a plaque commemorating his visit, and took his leave of the Grand Chancellor and the Rector. At the end of the meeting, Pope Leo XIV transferred by Popemobile to the Centenary Stadium.
The following is the greeting addressed by the Pope to those present during the meeting: Greeting of the Holy Father Dear brothers and sisters, I am pleased to meet with you, who, following the example of Jesus, the Divine Teacher, have dedicated your lives to the service of education. I greet Cardinal Daniel Sturla, S.D.B., Grand Chancellor of this Catholic University.