# Pope Leo XIV's South American Tour

> Pope Leo XIV begins South American tour with stops in Uruguay and Argentina.
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- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV starts papal visit to Uruguay and Argentina after 38 years since last visit to the country.