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Vatican Rules Out U.S. Visit by Pope Leo XIV in 2026

Officials signal a pivot to other destinations, prioritizing Africa next, with Peruvian bishops calling a late‑year visit highly probable.

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El papa León XIV en la ventana de su estudio
El Vaticano confirma que el papa León XIV no visitará Estados Unidos en 2026, pero se mantiene la idea de volver a América Latina
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Overview

  • Papal spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed the pope will not travel to the United States in 2026, shutting down recent media speculation.
  • The Holy See’s clarification follows Italian reports suggesting a possible September appearance at the United Nations in New York, which the Vatican denied.
  • An open invitation to Washington remains on record, delivered by Vice President JD Vance in May 2025 and acknowledged by the White House.
  • Leo XIV has said his next international trip will be to Africa after Easter, with Algeria mentioned to advance Christian‑Muslim dialogue.
  • Planning is underway for a Spain visit including Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands, while Peru’s bishops estimate roughly an 80% chance of a late‑2026 papal trip, as tensions over U.S. immigration policy continue to complicate any American visit.