Pope Leo XIV’s South America trip is set to involve 12 flights and two helicopter journeys

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Published: November 2, 2026

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First reported by: Aviation24.be

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In brief

Pope Leo XIV’s November 6–17 visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru is expected to include 12 fixed-wing sectors and two helicopter trips.

Sources disagree

Factual claims where reporting sources diverge. Treat with care until confirmed by the primary investigator or regulator.

The trip’s flight total is stated as 12 or 14 depending on the report.
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Pope Leo XIV is due to travel through Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026. The trip’s aviation dimension is unusually varied: Aviation24.be describes 12 fixed-wing sectors and two scheduled helicopter journeys, involving airline aircraft and military transport. Other reports summarize the schedule as 14 flights, apparently including those helicopter movements. The available material does not explicitly resolve whether every source is using the word “flight” in the same way.

The Holy See Press Office published the apostolic journey’s programme in September. The Vatican…

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