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Pope León XIV Signals Intent to Visit Mexico to Honor Our Lady of Guadalupe

Mexico has asked the Vatican’s envoy to discuss possible dates for a papal trip.

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Sheinbaum dice que espera recibir al Papa León XLV en México este año. | Crédito: Presidencia/REUTERS
El Papa León XIV reiteró su deseo de visitar México, con especial interés en acudir a la Basílica de Guadalupe, aunque aún no hay fecha oficial confirmada.

Overview

  • The Archdiocese of Mexico says León XIV told Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes in a Jan. 14 meeting that he wishes to come “soon” to entrust his pontificate to the Virgin of Guadalupe.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum directed Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez to reach out to Apostolic Nuncio Joseph Spiteri to explore scheduling.
  • Mexico formally invited the Pope with a letter delivered in May 2025 and reiterated the invitation in a Dec. 12, 2025 phone call, according to official statements.
  • The Vatican has not announced travel dates, and reports suggesting a possible September 2026 visit remain unconfirmed.
  • The Pope praised the Mexican Church’s synodal efforts and welcomed news of a Jan. 17 pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe, the archdiocese reported.