Pope Leo XIV has departed from Rome for Latin America on his sixth apostolic journey, which will include Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
After a flight of about 13 and a half hours, the Pope is expected to arrive in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. Before departing, he greeted the authorities and officials present at the airport. During the flight over Italian territory, Leo XIV sent a telegram to President Sergio Mattarella, conveying a message of peace and brotherhood to the peoples he will visit, as well as his greetings to the Italian nation.
The stay in Uruguay will last until November 8. According to the program published by Vatican News, the Pope will hold meetings with President Yamandú Orsi, representatives of the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps. The agenda also includes religious activities and meetings with representatives of education and local communities.
On November 8, Leo XIV will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he will meet with representatives of institutions, the world of work and young people.
The third stop will be Peru. On November 11, the Holy Father will depart for this country, where he will visit Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco and Puerto Maldonado. Part of the program will be dedicated to Amazonian communities and believers.
The Pope’s apostolic journey will conclude on November 17, the date on which his return to Rome is planned.