Pope Leo XIV's planned Latin America trip
Pope Leo XIV begins a 12-day tour of South America, with scheduled stops in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, following a post-surgery checkup that confirmed he could proceed with the trip.
Current state
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Uruguay and begun his scheduled 12-day South America tour, which is due to continue through Argentina and Peru until November 17. The trip is proceeding after Vatican doctors cleared him following lung cancer surgery last month, and he is reported to be in 'pretty good health'.
3 sources · 4 reports · Updated 7 Nov 2026
What changed
Pope reported in 'pretty good health' as Latin America tour starts
Pope Leo XIV is reported to be in 'pretty good health' as he begins his Latin America tour, adding a new health assessment beyond his earlier medical clearance.
Developments
- Key development
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Uruguay on 6 November to begin his 12-day South America tour.
- Earlier development
Pope Leo XIV underwent lung cancer surgery last month, which had raised questions about whether the trip could go ahead.
- Key development
The Vatican confirmed in late October that the trip would proceed after a post-surgery checkup found no complications.
Current story coverage
Earlier coverage
- Pope Leo XIV departs for Uruguay as he begins tour of South America Leo is scheduled to head on to Argentina, where he is due to visit Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján. In Peru, the pontiff is also scheduled to appear in Chiclayo, Cusco, and Pucallpa.
- Following post-surgery checkup, Pope Leo will proceed with Latin America trip, Vatican confirms Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17.