Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from 6 to 17 November 2026, marking his seventh apostolic journey outside Italy and his first visit to the Americas since his election in May 2025. The Holy See Press Office announced the itinerary in September.

Background

Uruguay

Uruguay has one of the least religious societies in Latin America, however Catholicism still is the largest religious affiliation with approximately 33–38% of the population identifying as Catholic. Despite its Christian-rooted cultural heritage, the country has maintained the separation of church and state since 1917. Uruguay has hosted two papal visits, both by Pope John Paul II, in 1987 and 1988.

Itinerary

Uruguay Pope Leo XIV will arrive in Montevideo on 6 November and be received at Carrasco International Airport. This will be followed by a public ceremony at Plaza Independencia in central Montevideo and a private meeting with President Yamandú Orsi at Estévez Palace, the house of government. The first day will conclude with the presentation of the keys to the city at the Cabildo and a meeting with religious representatives at the Metropolitan Cathedral.

On 7 November, the Pope will travel to the city of Paysandú, where he will celebrate Mass at Parque París Londres. He will return to Montevideo at midday to visit Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Catholic Church projects in the Casavalle neighborhood. In the afternoon, he will visit the Catholic University of Uruguay for a meeting with university authorities and figures from the education sector, followed by a prayer vigil at Estadio Centenario.

On 8 November, the Pope will travel to Florida, where he will celebrate Mass at Plaza Asamblea, in front of the Cathedral Basilica and the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Thirty-Three, the patron saint of Uruguay. In the afternoon, a farewell ceremony will be held at Carrasco International Airport, from where the Pope will depart for Argentina.

References

External links Apostolic Journey of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru (6-17 November 2026) Itinerary