Pope Leo XIV to visit Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru in November 2026

Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on an apostolic journey to South America, visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru between November 6 and 17, 2026. The Vatican officially confirmed the itinerary, which includes stops in Montevideo, Paysandú, and Florida in Uruguay; Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Luján in Argentina; and Lima, Chiclayo, Cuzco, and Pucallpa in Peru. The detailed schedule for the trip will be released at a later date.

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The Holy Father Leo XIV will undertake an Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026.

Argentine President Javier Milei welcomed the announcement, describing the Pope's arrival as a "historic event for all Argentines." In a statement released by the presidential office, Milei highlighted the visit as an opportunity to "renew the historic ties between the Argentine Republic and the Holy See." The government pledged to collaborate with ecclesiastical authorities to ensure the visit's smooth execution, expressing readiness to receive the Pontiff with "the honor and hospitality that the successor of Saint Peter deserves."

Milei also shared his enthusiasm on social media, announcing that "Argentina will receive the Pope." He noted that he was officially notified of the Apostolic Visit, accepting an invitation extended earlier in the year. The Argentine bishops also issued a celebratory statement, inviting communities to prepare for the encounter and "rediscover the joy of walking together, bringing the Gospel to every corner of our land."

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an historic event for all Argentines and an opportunity to renew the historic ties between the Argentine Republic and the Holy See.

This visit fulfills a desire of Pope Leo XIV's predecessor and was anticipated for weeks, with Vatican advance teams reportedly already planning logistics and security. The Pontiff's brief stay in Argentina, just over three days, will follow his participation in the festivities of the Virgen de los Treinta y Tres in Uruguay.

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We invite all communities, along with their pastors, to prepare themselves from now on so that in this encounter we may rediscover the joy of walking together, bringing the Gospel to every corner of our land.