First U.S.-Born Pope to Visit South America in November 2026

The Vatican announced Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6–17, 2026. Leo XIV is the first U.S.-born pontiff. The three-nation journey — his first to the region — spans twelve days, with the longest segment in Peru. The trip offers an early measure of how his American identity resonates across Latin America's complex Church and political landscapes.