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Pope Leo XIV to Visit Argentina, Uruguay, Peru in November
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In Short: Pope Leo XIV will embark on his first Latin American trip, visiting Uruguay from November 6-8, Argentina from November 8-11, and Peru from November 11-17.
The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV will make an apostolic journey to Argentina, Uruguay, and his home country of Peru in November, marking his first trip to Latin America. The visit will span from November 6-8 in Uruguay, November 8-11 in Argentina, and November 11-17 in Peru.
This journey is significant as it represents the first time Pope Leo XIV will travel to these countries, underscoring the importance of the Catholic Church in Latin America and the Pope's commitment to engaging with the region.
Background
Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the far south of South America. It covers an area of 2,780,085 km2 (1,073,397 mi2), making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world.
Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered to the north by Ecuador and Colombia, to the east by Brazil, to the southeast by Bolivia, to the south by Chile, and to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean.
What's confirmed
What's still developing
- The Vatican said Leo will be in Uruguay from Nov. 6-8, Argentina from Nov. 8-11 and Peru from Nov. 11-17.