Pope Leo to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November

Vatican, August 6, 2026: Pope Leo XIV is set to make an Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from 6 to 17 November, the Holy See Press Office has announced.

The Holy Father will travel to Montevideo, Paysandú and Florida from 6 to 8 November; Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján from 8 to 11 November; and Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco and Pucallpa from 11 to 17 November.

Uruguay has the lowest proportion of Catholics in Latin America, with Catholics accounting for only 36% of its population. Argentina is the homeland of Pope Leo's predecessor, Pope Francis. Although Pope Francis was from Buenos Aires, he was unable to visit his home country during his 12-year pontificate.

Peru is a country that Pope Leo knows well. He first arrived there as a missionary in the 1980s, later served as a bishop, and eventually became a Peruvian citizen.

The Apostolic Journey across Latin America will take the Pope to ten cities over eleven days, making it his sixth international trip. The detailed programme for the visit will be released at a later date.

Courtesy: Vatican News