Pope Leo XIV Announces November Apostolic Journey Across Uruguay, Argentina and Peru
Pope Leo XIV is set to return to Latin America this November for an extensive Apostolic Journey that will take him to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
According to the information provided, the Vatican has announced that the Holy Father will travel from November 6 to November 17, 2026, visiting ten cities across the three South American countries.
🇺🇾 First Stop: Uruguay
The Apostolic Journey will begin in Uruguay, where Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Montevideo, Paysandú, and Florida from November 6 to 8.
The visit carries particular significance for the Catholic Church in Uruguay, where Catholics comprise approximately 36% of the population, making it the country with the lowest percentage of Catholics in Latin America, according to the source.
🇦🇷 Argentina: A Historic Return
From Uruguay, the Pope will travel to Argentina from November 8 to 11, visiting Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and the Marian pilgrimage site of Luján.
The visit will be particularly meaningful for Argentine Catholics as it will mark the first papal visit to Argentina since the election of Pope Francis.
Although Pope Francis was born in Buenos Aires, he did not return to his homeland during his 12-year pontificate.
Pope Leo XIV’s arrival will therefore be welcomed as an important moment for the Argentine Church, offering an opportunity for prayer, communion, and renewed faith.
🇵🇪 Peru: A Special Personal Connection
The final and longest part of the journey will take place in Peru from November 11 to 17.
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco, and Pucallpa.
Peru holds a particularly special place in the Holy Father’s life. According to the information provided, he first arrived in Peru as a missionary in the 1980s, later served as a bishop there, and eventually acquired Peruvian citizenship.
His return is therefore expected to carry deep personal and spiritual meaning for many Peruvians who remember his years of missionary and episcopal service.
✈️ Ten Cities, Eleven Days
The journey will reportedly see Pope Leo XIV visit ten cities over eleven days, making it his sixth international trip since the beginning of his pontificate.
The pilgrimage will bring the Holy Father into contact with Catholics and communities across three countries, offering opportunities for prayer, pastoral encouragement, and strengthening the bonds of the universal Church.
The detailed itinerary has not yet been released. According to the information provided, the Vatican has indicated that the schedule will be announced in due course.
🙏 A Journey of Faith and Hope
For the Catholic faithful of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, Pope Leo XIV’s visit will be more than a journey across three nations. It will be a moment to renew faith, strengthen communion, and rediscover the hope found in Christ.
As preparations begin, Catholics across Latin America will undoubtedly look forward to welcoming the Holy Father with prayer and joy.
May this Apostolic Journey bring peace, unity, and renewed hope to the people of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, and may it strengthen the Church’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel throughout Latin America.
