Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in his first Latin American trip as pontiff
Summary
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru in November for his first trip to Latin America as pope. He has strong personal ties to Peru, where he worked for many years, and his visit will include several cities in all three countries.Key Facts
- The trip will take place from November 6 to 17.
- Pope Leo XIV will visit three countries: Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
- Cities visited in Uruguay include Montevideo, Paysandú, and Florida.
- In Argentina, he will go to Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Luján.
- In Peru, stops will include Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco, and Pucallpa.
- Pope Leo XIV was born in the United States but has spent decades in Peru as a missionary and bishop.
- He served as bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and holds Peruvian citizenship.
- The visit to Chiclayo is an important part of the trip because of his connection to the area.
- The trip will follow his September visit to France, marking an active travel period early in his papacy.
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