Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Uruguay, according to La Nación, which is covering the visit live. The trip also includes stops in Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján, the Argentine outlet reports.
Vatican News, cited in La Nación's coverage, reported the pope's arrival in Montevideo with the words "Les anuncio una gran alegría" ("I announce to you a great joy"). La Nación's live coverage is tracking his agenda across the region.
During the flight, La Nación published what it described as revelations the pope shared at altitude, touching on his predecessor Francis, his own health and a vote it characterized as historic. The outlet did not provide further detail in the material available.
Coverage of the journey has also come from other outlets. TN reported that journalist Nelson Castro described the flight and the arrival in Uruguay from aboard the papal plane, calling the experience unforgettable and unique, according to the network. Infobae published a photo gallery of the Uruguay leg of the visit.
The reporting available so far centers on the pope's arrival and the flight, with the fuller schedule for Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján still to be followed. La Nación's live blog is the place to watch for updates on each stop and on what the pope says publicly along the way.
