The Council of University Presidents of Uruguay is composed of the presidents of the Catholic University of Uruguay, the University of Montevideo, the University of the Enterprise, and Universidad ORT Uruguay.
The tribute took place in the Hall of Lost Steps at the Legislative Palace.
In addition, the rector the University of Montevideo, Dr. Mariano Brito, spoke on behalf of the Council of University Presidents.
During the ceremony, a diploma dedicated to the Pope was presented to the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Janusz Bolonek.