Pope will retrace his missionary footsteps in Peru and finally visit Argentina in November
Summary
Pope Leo XIV will visit Latin America in November, including Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, marking his longest trip as pope. The trip is special because he will return to places important in his past, like his old diocese in Peru, and also visit Argentina, which Pope Francis never returned to after becoming pope.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV’s trip will last from November 6 to 17 and cover over 31,000 kilometers (19,000 miles).
- The journey includes stops in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
- Uruguay is very secular, with Christmas called Family Day and Holy Week named Tourism Week.
- Leo will visit a poor, dangerous neighborhood in Uruguay’s capital.
- About 7 million people are expected for the pope’s visit to Argentina.
- Pope Francis never returned to Argentina after becoming pope due to political tensions.
- In Argentina, Leo will meet with President Javier Milei, whose policies have strained relations with the Catholic Church.
- Leo will celebrate Mass at a historic monument in Buenos Aires and visit a care home for people with disabilities.
- The main highlight is Leo’s return to Peru, where he was bishop before becoming pope.
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