In short: Pope Leo’s next journey is to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, November 6, 2026 – November 17, 2026. Below are all 12 journeys and visits since 2025, newest first, each linked to the Vatican’s official program.
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Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru
When: November 6, 2026 – November 17, 2026 Where: Montevideo, Paysandú, Florida (Uruguay), Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Luján (Argentina), Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco, Pucallpa, Callao (Peru)
Confirmed by the Holy See. Pope Leo returns to South America for twelve days. In Peru he will visit Chiclayo, the diocese he served as bishop, and celebrate Mass in several cities. In Argentina he will celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján.
What to watch for: Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján (11 Nov); his homecoming to Chiclayo (13–14 Nov); Mass in Lima and Callao before returning to Rome on 17 Nov. Times are Rome time on the official program.
When: September 25, 2026 – September 28, 2026 Where: Paris, Lourdes (France)
A journey to France, including Holy Mass in Paris’s Place de la Concorde, a visit to UNESCO headquarters, and Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, where he spoke of Mary healing our hearts.
Worth reading: His homily at Lourdes, a special comfort for the sick and those who care for them.
When: June 20, 2026 Where: Pavia, Sant’Angelo Lodigiano (Italy)
A visit to Pavia, where Saint Augustine is buried, and to Sant’Angelo Lodigiano, birthplace of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, patroness of immigrants, who served in Chicago.
Worth reading: The texts of the visit, in a place dear to Augustinians.
Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea
When: April 13, 2026 – April 23, 2026 Where: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, Equatorial Guinea
A ten-day journey to four African countries. In Cameroon he celebrated Holy Mass at Yaoundé-Ville Airport, praying for peace and encouraging the young and growing Church of Africa.
Worth reading: His homilies to the faithful of Africa, and his words on peace and the light of Christ.
When: November 27, 2025 – December 2, 2025 Where: Ankara, Istanbul, İznik (Türkiye), Lebanon
Pope Leo’s first journey abroad. He went on pilgrimage to İznik, ancient Nicaea, for the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, where the Creed we pray at Sunday Mass took shape. He prayed with other Christian leaders, visited the Little Sisters of the Poor, and celebrated Mass in Istanbul before continuing to Lebanon.
Worth reading: His words at İznik on Christian unity and the Creed, and his Masses with local Catholic communities.