Pope Leo XIV departed from Rome en route to Latin America on Friday morning to begin a 12-day Apostolic journey through Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
\n\nThe Pontiff will visit the three South American nations from November 6-17, marking his sixth papal journey since he became earthly head of the Catholic Church and his first journey across Latin America after serving in Peru for over two decades as priest Robert Prevost.
\n\nVatican News reports that Pope Leo departed from Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport at 07:05 a.m. (local time) and is expected to arrive in Uruguay’s Montevideo-Carrasco International Airport around 02:30 p.m. (EST).
\n\nPope Leo XIV arrives to board a plane bound for Montevideo at Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport in Fiumicino, Italy, on November 06, 2026. Pope Leo XIV begins a trip to Latin America, with planned visits to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. (Riccardo De Luca/Anadolu via Getty)
\n\nPer the official news service, the Pope will begin his official agenda shortly afterwards with a welcome ceremony at the Uruguayan capital’s Independence Square, alongside representatives of the nation’s government, civil society, and diplomatic officials.
\n\nAn encounter with Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi will follow before the pontiff celebrates Vespers with local bishops and clergymen…
Original source: https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/
