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Pope Leo's Latin America Visit
Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru highlights Catholic Church statistics for the region.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru highlights Catholic Church statistics for the region. Pope Leo XIV's visit to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru follows Vatican statistics showing 77 million baptized Catholics across the three countries. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey
Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru begins November 6-17, 2026.
Catholic Population in Uruguay
Uruguay recorded 2.754 million baptized Catholics in 2024, representing nearly 77 percent of its 3.579 million inhabitants.
Catholic Population in Argentina
Argentina has 43.17 million baptized Catholics, representing over 92 percent of its 47.068 million inhabitants.
Catholic Population in Peru
Peru recorded 31.074 million baptized Catholics, representing over 91 percent of its 34.038 million inhabitants.
Church Statistics Overview
The Vatican's Central Office of Church Statistics compiled data from 1980 to 2024 for the three countries.
Pope's Visit Details
Pope Leo will celebrate Mass in Florida, visit Pequeño Cottolengo Don Orione in Claypole, and return to Chiclayo.
The short version
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru follows Vatican statistics showing 77 million baptized Catholics across the three countries.
