Overview
- Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the pope “will not go to the United States in 2026,” shutting down reports of a possible New York visit.
- Speculation tied to a potential UN General Assembly address in September and the U.S. 250th anniversary has been dismissed by the Holy See.
- Peru’s foreign minister confirmed the Vatican received a formal invitation and said the pope expressed interest in visiting, though no date is set.
- Regional outlets and church sources report a likely November–December Latin America tour including Peru, Argentina and Uruguay, with formal Vatican confirmation still pending.
- León XIV has said his next trip will be to Africa after Easter, with Angola and Equatorial Guinea indicating they expect visits, and planning for a Spain visit also progressing; Mexico is not on this year’s agenda and a prior U.S. invitation remains open.