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

The trip marks the first papal visit to Latin America since Leo XIV became pope, including a return to Peru where he served as bishop for eight years.

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Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru, Argentina and Uruguay in November. The trip includes a return to Peru, where he previously served as bishop for eight years.

Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru, Argentina and Uruguay in November 2026.3,2,1 The trip will be the first Latin America visit by Leo XIV as pontiff.3,2,1 Leo XIV previously served as bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, from 2015 to 2023.2

The pontiff spent decades in Peru as a missionary and church leader before becoming pope.3,2,1 The visit to Peru is described as a homecoming by The New York Times.1 The trip was announced by the Vatican on August 5, 2026.3,2,1

Why it matters

  • Chiclayo is a city in northern Peru with a population of approximately 600,000 people.2

  • Pope Leo XIV is the first US-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church.2

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