Pope Leo Plans Ten-Day Return to Peru This November

Interim President Jose Balcazar confirmed on Thursday that Pope Leo will return to Peru for a ten-day visit in early November. The announcement followed a two-hour private meeting at the Vatican, marking a homecoming for the pontiff, who previously served as the bishop of Chiclayo and holds Peruvian citizenship.

Editorial·June 18, 2026·reads: 427

Pope Leo Plans Ten-Day Return to Peru This November

The itinerary includes stops in the capital, Lima, and Chiclayo, the northwestern city where the Pope, formerly U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost, spent years of his ministry. During their conversation, Balcazar noted the Pope’s personal connection to the region, mentioning their discussion of local culinary traditions and regional history beyond the scope of national politics. The Pope obtained his Peruvian citizenship in 2015, deepening his ties to the country.

This trip represents a key leg of a broader South American tour, with scheduled appearances in Uruguay and Argentina expected to follow later this year.