The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, officially announced that Pope Leo XIV will undertake an apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026, accepting invitations from the Heads of State and ecclesiastical authorities of the respective countries. It is the Pontiff's first trip to South America. Itinerary: Uruguay from November 6-8, with stops in Montevideo, Paysandú and Florida; Argentina from November 8-11, with stops in Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján; Peru from November 11-17, with stops in Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco and Pucallpa. The Peruvian leg holds special significance for the Pope, who served as Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023. The detailed program for each stop will be announced in due course.