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Pope Leo XIV plans November 2026 visit to Peru, his former diocese, with stops in Lima, Chiclayo, Piura, Pucallpa, Cusco and other cities. Discussions include migration, organized crime, and human rights.

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  1. Vatican City
  2. Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru
  3. Peru
  4. Uruguay

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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates

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  1. Peruvian President met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

    President José María Balcázar held a private two-hour audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on June 18, following which he announced details of the planned papal visit to Peru. The meeting took place in the Vatican's Apostolic Library.

    1 corroborating report

  2. Pope Leo XIV expressed desire to visit South America

    Pope Leo XIV told the press in December that he intended to visit multiple South American countries, stating that Argentina and Uruguay were awaiting his visit and that if he visited Peru, he would also visit neighboring countries, though the full plan was not yet finalized.

    1 corroborating report

  3. Pope Leo XIV has significant historical ties to Peru

    Pope Leo XIV lived in Peru for more than two decades during three different stages of his pastoral ministry, serving as bishop in the Diocese of Chiclayo until 2023. He became a Peruvian citizen through naturalization in 2015 and previously lived in Trujillo on Peru's northwestern coast.

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  4. Vatican and Peru discussed regional challenges

    Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher met with President Balcázar to discuss socioeconomic trends, illegal mining, migration, organized crime, human rights, and the consequences of ongoing international conflicts. The Vatican expressed satisfaction with its relations with Peru.

    1 corroborating report

  5. Peru's presidential election runoff results pending

    Peru's second-round presidential election runoff between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez was held on June 7, with votes still being counted. Electoral authorities expected to declare an official winner by July 15.

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  6. Peru launched 'Paths of Pope Leo XIV' tourism route

    After Pope Leo XIV formally assumed the papacy in May 2025, Peru's government established an official religious and tourism route connecting more than 35 landmarks across several cities to retrace the pontiff's decades of pastoral work. The route includes religious sites such as the Cathedral of St. Mary in Chiclayo and archaeological attractions like the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum.

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  7. Pope and Peruvian President discussed political unity

    During their meeting, Pope Leo XIV urged Peruvians to set aside political divisions and achieve greater unity. The pontiff expressed concern about Peru's ongoing presidential election runoff and emphasized the need for an orderly transition of power without major conflicts.

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  8. Pope Leo XIV planned to visit Peru in first half of November

    Peruvian President José María Balcázar announced that Pope Leo XIV confirmed his intention to visit Peru during the first half of November, with the trip expected to last between eight and 10 days. The pontiff planned to visit multiple cities including Lima, Chiclayo, Piura, Pucallpa, and Cusco, with possible additional stops in Puno, Iquitos, and Arequipa.

    1 corroborating report

  9. Uruguay bishops indicated high probability of papal visit in late 2026

    Uruguay's bishops' conference stated in May that there is a high probability Pope Leo XIV will visit the country in late 2026, though no official date has been announced.

    1 corroborating report

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