Pope Leo XIV to embark on South American tour of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru

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Pope Leo XIV will undertake his first apostolic tour of South America from November 6 to 17, 2026, visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. The Vatican confirmed the itinerary, which includes ten cities across the three nations.

In Uruguay, the Pope will visit Montevideo, Paysandú, and Florida from November 6 to 8. He will then travel to Argentina, staying from November 8 to 11. His Argentine itinerary includes Buenos Aires, Luján, and Córdoba. Authorities in Argentina are preparing for massive crowds, with security plans for the Basilica of Luján anticipating millions of attendees. The Argentine government is also considering declaring a public holiday or school break to facilitate the visit, and the Catholic Church has launched a national collection to help cover logistical and security costs.

The final leg of the tour will be in Peru from November 11 to 16. The Pope will visit Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco, and Pucallpa. This visit holds special significance as he previously performed much of his pastoral work in Peru and holds Peruvian citizenship. The Peruvian government has declared the visit a matter of national interest, and officials have appointed high-level advisors to coordinate the complex logistics and security required for the Pontiff's arrival.

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Alejandra Monteoliva · Argentina · Basilica of Luján · Javier Milei · Jorge García Cuerva · Matteo Bruni · Peru · Pope Leo XIV · Uruguay · Vatican

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[● 5 SOURCES] The Pope will be in Argentina from November 8 to November 11, visiting Buenos Aires, Luján, and Córdoba. catamarcadigital.com · www.eschaco.com · www.mejorinformado.com · radiodelguaran.com.ar · www.elpaisdiario.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] The tour will include visits to ten cities across the three countries. radiodelguaran.com.ar
[● 2 SOURCES] The Catholic Church has launched a national collection to help fund the logistics and security for the papal visit to Argentina. elmonterizo.com · vocesparalelas.com.ar
[● 2 SOURCES] The Argentine government is evaluating whether to declare a public holiday or school break during the papal visit. nden.com.ar · tn.com.ar
[● 4 SOURCES] The Pope's visit to Peru will take place from November 11 to November 16, 2026. dominicanaaldia.com · deultimominuto.com · eldia.com.do · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru between November 6 and 17, 2026. radiodelguaran.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] Argentine security authorities are planning for crowds of millions of people at the Basilica of Luján. www.eschaco.com · www.mejorinformado.com · www.elpaisdiario.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] The itinerary in Peru includes the cities of Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco, and Pucallpa. dominicanaaldia.com · deultimominuto.com · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx