Pope Leo XIV begins sixth apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru

Pope Leo XIV has left Rome to begin his sixth apostolic visit, which will take him to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.

After a flight expected to last around 13 and a half hours, the Holy Father will arrive in Montevideo, the Uruguayan capital. Before his departure, he greeted the authorities and officials at the airport. As the plane passed over Italy, Leo XIV sent President Sergio Mattarella a telegram expressing his wishes for peace and fraternity for the peoples he will visit, as well as his greetings to the Italian nation.

The visit to Uruguay will continue until November 8. The program published by Vatican News includes meetings with President Yamandú Orsi, representatives of institutions, civil society and the diplomatic corps. The Pope will also take part in religious activities and meet with representatives of the education sector and indigenous communities.

After concluding his stay in Uruguay on November 8, the Pope will depart for Buenos Aires, Argentina. There, he will hold meetings with representatives of institutions, the world of work and young people.

Peru is the third stop on the journey. On November 11, Leo XIV will travel to the country, where the program includes visits to Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco and Pucallpa. Amazonian communities and the faithful will also be a focus.

The Pope’s return to Rome is scheduled for November 17, marking the end of his apostolic journey.