The Vatican published the official Pope Leo XIV Peru schedule for the upcoming apostolic visit. Specifically, the tour runs from November 11 to November 16 across four regions. Consequently, the pontiff will connect with Catholic congregations, civil authorities, and indigenous Amazonian communities.
Official Welcome and Youth Vigils in Lima
The journey begins in Lima on November 11. First, the pontiff will attend a welcome ceremony at the Government Palace. Then, he will meet national authorities, civil society delegates, and foreign diplomats at the Gran Teatro Nacional.
On November 12, the agenda emphasizes pastoral dialogue and youth assemblies:
- Episcopal Assembly: Meeting with Peruvian bishops at the Archbishop’s Palace of Lima.
- Cathedral Liturgy: Gathering with priests, religious communities, seminarians, and synodal councils in the Lima Cathedral.
- Civic Address: Delivering a public reflection on national challenges in the cathedral square.
- Youth Vigil: Presiding over an evening prayer vigil with university students at the Monumental Stadium.
Masses and Diocesan Encounters in Chiclayo
On November 13, the pontiff will travel to Chiclayo. This region holds personal significance because he previously served as its bishop. During his visit, he will lead an open-air mass on the plains of Pampas de Pimentel. Later, he will complete a private prayer at the San Óscar A. Romero chapel.
Pastoral meetings will follow at the Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de la Paz. Furthermore, he will meet students and faculty from Universidad Católica Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo. On November 14, he will crown the Virgin Immaculate in Chiclayo Cathedral. Afterward, he will travel to Santa Cruz de Succhabamba for mass before closing the regional Jubilee Year.
Andean Assembly in Cusco and Amazonian Dialogue in Pucallpa
On November 15, the pastoral route moves into the southern highlands. In Cusco, the pontiff will meet religious groups at the Saqsaywaman Archaeological Park. Afterward, he will recite the Angelus in front of the Cusco Cathedral.
Later that day, the pontiff will fly directly to Pucallpa in the central rainforest. He will hold an assembly with Catholic missionaries and indigenous leaders at Malecón Puerto Callao. Finally, he will celebrate mass at the Villa Deportiva Regional Ucayali before returning to Lima.
The upcoming journey follows medical procedures to treat an early-stage lung nodule. For official communiqués and updates, visit the Holy See official website. Ultimately, this national visit aims to strengthen spiritual unity and cultural integration throughout the country.
