# Pope Leo sets off on 12-day South America tour

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- DW, 2026-11-06 08:52 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/pope-leo-sets-off-on-12-day-south-america-tour/a-79872584?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Pope Leo XIV departed Rome on Friday for an almost two-week visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, where he will hold meetings and celebrate Mass. It is the longest and farthest trip of his papacy so far, with particular interest in the Peru leg.

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