Uruguay, alternative plan for Leo XIV's visit in case of rain

Uruguayan authorities are preparing an alternative plan for the welcoming ceremony for Pope Leo XIV, scheduled for the day after tomorrow in Plaza Independencia in Montevideo, due to rain forecasts. According to what was reported by the Uruguayan newspaper El País, representatives of the Vatican and officials of the presidency carried out an inspection of the Sodre Auditorium, identified as a possible alternative venue for the event.

In case of adverse weather conditions, the institutional welcoming ceremony of the pontiff will take place in the cultural structure. However, it remains to be defined where the keys to the city will be handed over to the Pope by the mayor of Montevideo, Mario Bergara. Among the hypotheses is the Solís Theater.

In the absence of rainfall, the program will remain unchanged, with the ceremony on the stage already set up in Plaza Independencia.

Leo XIV will arrive in Uruguay on Friday for an apostolic visit which will end on Sunday 8 November.