Casavalle, the humble neighborhood of Montevideo that awaits Pope Leo XIV shaken by violence

This area of the Uruguayan capital that plans to visit the Pontiff has levels of homicides and poverty much higher than the rest of the city. There is also a strong presence of the Church.

Published on RocksNews: 7 Nov 2026, 13:56 UTC
Updated: 7 Nov 2026, 13:56 UTC
Language: English (Original language: Spanish)

Casavalle, the humble neighborhood of Montevideo that awaits Pope Leo XIV shaken by violence — Image credit: BBC News Mundo

This area of the Uruguayan capital that plans to visit the Pontiff has levels of homicides and poverty much higher than the rest of the city. There is also a strong presence of the Church.