Pope Leo begins 12-day South America tour with appeal for regional unity

Summary

Pope Leo XIV has begun a 12-day tour of South America with an appeal for regional unity. The Straits Times reports that he urged governments in the region to set an example for international cooperation. A second Straits Times report says he urged South Americans to bridge divides on the Uruguay-Argentina border, and that the tour will also take him to Argentina and Peru. Hindustan Times reports that he made the same call to bridge divides during the tour's Uruguay stop.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   7 Nov 2026, 01:28 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Pope Leo has begun a 12-day South America tour with an appeal for regional unity, urging governments in the region to set an example for international cooperation.

2. The Straits Times

   7 Nov 2026, 14:03 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Pope Leo XIV is on a 12-day tour that will also take him to Argentina and Peru, and that he urged South Americans to bridge divides on the Uruguay-Argentina border.

3. Hindustan Times

   7 Nov 2026, 18:33 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Pope Leo urged South America to bridge divides on the Uruguay stop of his 12-day tour.