Pope Leo XIV is now en route to South America to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru

Pope Leo XIV greets the people before boarding the plane to travel to South America from Rome. Photo: AFP
November 7, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV is now en route to South America to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru

After departing from Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and following a flight of over 13 hours, Pope Leo XIV will arrive in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, to begin his tour of South America, which also includes Argentina and Peru.

This trip by Pope Leo XIV marks his sixth international journey; the aircraft is expected to land on Uruguayan soil at approximately 16:30 local time (14:30 Lima time).

According to the Vatican’s schedule, the Pope will be in Uruguay from November 6 to 8. This will be the third time a pope has visited Uruguay; the country was previously visited by Saint John Paul II in 1987 and 1988.

Following his visit to Uruguay, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Argentina on November 8, with an expected arrival at 16:30 local time (14:30 Lima time) at the Jorge Newbery Airport in Buenos Aires.

After his trip to Argentina, he will head to Peru, where he is scheduled to arrive on November 11 and remain until November 17, visiting various cities.

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Publicado: 6/11/2026

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