Pope Leo XIV to Visit Peru: Discover His Official Itinerary

The pontiff will pay an apostolic visit to Peru from November 11 to 16, 2026.

Peru is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV, who will make an apostolic visit to the country from November 11 to 16, 2026. La Ruta de León will feature activities in Lima, Callao, Chiclayo, Cajamarca, Cusco and Pucallpa, destinations that reflect the geographical and cultural diversity of Peru.

Discover the official itinerary for Pope Leo XIV’s visit:

Wednesday, November 11

The Pope’s visit begins on Wednesday, November 11, in Lima. After arriving at Callao Air Base, the pontiff will attend the welcome ceremony at the Palacio de Gobierno and meet with authorities, representatives of civil society and the diplomatic corps at the Gran Teatro Nacional.

Thursday, November 12

The following day, Pope Leo XIV’s schedule will include activities with bishops, priests, religious brothers and sisters, young people and university students. The day will conclude with a dinner with the bishops at the Apostolic Nunciature.

Friday, November 13

Peru’s northern coast will take center stage on Friday, November 13, when the Pope travels to Chiclayo. There, he will celebrate Mass at the Pampas de Pimentel and visit the San Óscar A. Romero Chapel. He will then meet with the university community at the Universidad Católica Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo.

The day will also include meetings with representatives of the Church and the university community at various venues across the city. This stop in Lambayeque will bring the papal visit to a region renowned for its heritage, traditions and cultural richness.

Saturday, November 14

The itinerary will continue to Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, in Cajamarca. Following the rite of coronation of the Immaculate Virgin at Saint Mary’s Cathedral, the Pope will travel to this town to celebrate Mass. Upon returning to Chiclayo, he will take part in a prayer meeting at the Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo Sanctuary, in the district of Zaña, to mark the closing of the Jubilee Year of Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo.

Sunday, November 15

This day will connect the Andes with the Amazon. The Pope will first arrive in Cusco, where he will meet with the faithful and representatives of popular piety at Saqsaywaman National Archaeological Park and recite the Angelus in front of the Cathedral. He will then travel to Pucallpa to meet with missionaries and representatives of Amazonian peoples at Malecón Puerto Callao before celebrating Mass at Villa Deportiva Regional Ucayali.

Monday, November 16

The visit will conclude in Lima and Callao. In the morning, Leo XIV will visit the care home run by the Little Sisters of the Abandoned Elderly and celebrate Mass at Las Palmas Air Base. He will then attend the farewell ceremony at Callao Air Base before departing for Rome.