Overview
- Peru’s bishops said the trip is about 80% confirmed for November or, at the latest, the first week of December 2026, following their ad limina meetings in Rome.
- Pope León XIV expressed strong willingness to return, but final approval depends on a Vatican dicastery and head-of-state protocols, with Peru’s foreign minister saying exact dates are still awaited.
- Lima and Chiclayo are the leading destinations, with the bishops’ conference calling a stop in Chiclayo “fixed,” and a national organizing commission expected to be formed around March.
- The government has begun preliminary intersectoral coordination and is promoting the “Ruta de León” to strengthen religious tourism, pending formal diplomatic confirmation.
- Regional authorities in Lambayeque outlined local upgrades in Chiclayo, including planned investments and cathedral works, to prepare sites and infrastructure for a potential visit.