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Pope Leo XIV's South American Tour
Pope Leo XIV begins South American tour with stops in Uruguay and Argentina.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV begins South American tour with stops in Uruguay and Argentina. Pope Leo XIV starts papal visit to Uruguay and Argentina after 38 years since last visit to the country. Originally reported by Mercopress.
Papal Arrival in Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV lands in Montevideo on November 6 for a three-day stop in Uruguay.
“It fills me with joy to return to the continent where I have lived so many moments of my life”
Pope's Uruguay Schedule
Pope visits Plaza Independencia, celebrates Mass in Paysandú, and meets education leaders.
Pope Arrives in Argentina
Pope lands in Buenos Aires on November 8 for a four-day visit to Argentina.
Pope's Argentina Schedule
Pope meets Milei, addresses authorities, and visits prisons and religious sites.
Papal Visit Significance
First papal visit to Argentina since John Paul II in 1987 with three public holidays.
Pope's Departure
Pope leaves Argentina on November 11 to fly to Lima for next stop in Peru.
The bottom line
Pope Leo XIV starts papal visit to Uruguay and Argentina after 38 years since last visit to the country.
