Prayer for Pope Leo XIV
Yes, there is a prayer for Pope Leo XIV's journey, and it begins with a short prayer that works on any day. The Holy See Press Office published the programme on 21 September 2026, and it lists Uruguay from 6 to 8 November, Argentina from 8 to 11 November and Peru from 11 November. He leaves Rome on 6 November and returns to Rome on 17 November 2026.
Vatican News reported the Press Office's presentation of the journey on 3 November 2026. Pray for his safety, his strength and the people he meets. Vatican News describes the journey as a "journey of communion, encounter and unity." Each country has its own motto: "I bring you news of great joy" in Uruguay, "Welcome everyone.
Go and proclaim." in Argentina, and "Let us open our hearts." in Peru. Vatican News says Peru is where the Pope "served for decades as a missionary and Bishop," and it calls the Peru visit "in some respects, a homecoming." Pope Leo XIV had lung surgery earlier in October 2026 and recovered. The Press Office said no changes have been made to the programme because the Pope is in great health, and that the surgery resolved the concern.
At Find A Prayer, we wrote the prayers ourselves, one short prayer for any day and one prayer for each country and its cities. If you want to pray for the Pope during the trip, say the short prayer each day from 6 to 17 November and the country prayer on the days he is there. Vatican News publishes programme changes, and any change announced by the Holy See Press Office would change these dates.
A Short Prayer for the Pope's Safe Journey
Lord God, we pray for Pope Leo XIV each day. Watch over him when he travels and when he is at home. Give him strength for his work and peace in his heart. Keep him safe on every road and in every crowd. Give him rest when the days are long, and guide the people he meets toward you. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for Uruguay: Montevideo, Paysandú and Florida
Lord Jesus, we pray for Pope Leo XIV as he visits Uruguay from 6 to 8 November 2026. Bless the people of Montevideo, Paysandú and Florida, and every family who comes out to meet him. The motto of the visit to Uruguay is "I bring you news of great joy." Help us hear that news as good news for our own lives. Give him safe travel between the cities and rest when the days are long. Make us people who carry joy home and share it with those who feel weary. We ask this in your name. Amen.
A Prayer for Argentina: Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján
Lord, we pray for Pope Leo XIV during his visit to Argentina from 8 to 11 November 2026. Bless the people of Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján, and the people of Claypole. The motto of the visit to Argentina is "Welcome everyone. Go and proclaim." Give us open hearts to welcome everyone who comes to us. Give us courage to speak of you to the people we meet. Keep the Holy Father steady on the road, and give strength to everyone who prepares the crowds and the streets. Let the good news be shared freely in every place he visits. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for Peru: Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco and Pucallpa
Lord, we pray for Pope Leo XIV as he travels to Peru from 11 November 2026, the country where he served for decades as a missionary and Bishop. Bless the people of Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco and Pucallpa, and every town along the way. The motto of the visit to Peru is "Let us open our hearts." Soften our hearts toward our neighbors, and make us generous with our time and our welcome. Let this visit be, as Vatican News puts it, in some respects a homecoming. Give the Holy Father joy in the people who greet him. We ask this in your name. Amen.
A Prayer for His Strength and Health on the Road
Lord, we pray for Pope Leo XIV as he travels from Rome to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru and back again. Thank you for the report that he is in great health, and for the recovery that followed his lung surgery earlier in October 2026. Give him rest between engagements and steady energy on long days. Keep his body strong and his mind clear. Protect him on every flight and on every road. Give those who care for him wisdom and care. When the days are long, keep him close to you and let him feel your peace. We ask this in your name. Amen.
A Prayer for the Crowds, the Poor and Those Who Welcome Him
Lord, we pray for the crowds who may gather to see Pope Leo XIV in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. Keep them safe as they come and go, and protect the children, the elderly and anyone who is ill. Bless the poor and the people who are most often overlooked, and let them know they are seen by you. Bless those who prepare each stop and the families who open their homes to guests. Let every welcome be a sign of your love. We ask this in the name of Jesus, who came for everyone. Amen.
A Prayer for His Return to Rome
Lord, we pray for Pope Leo XIV as he returns to Rome on 17 November 2026, at the end of his journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. We ask for safe travel home, and we thank you for it. Give him rest when he arrives and steady health in the weeks that follow. Carry the good news of the journey into the life of the Church, so that the mottos of each country become a daily call to welcome, to proclaim and to open our hearts. Keep the Church united in communion, encounter and unity. We ask this in your name. Amen.
Scripture to pray
The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.— Psalm 121:8 (NIV)
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.— Matthew 28:19 (NIV)
And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"— Romans 10:15 (NIV)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pope Leo XIV traveling in November 2026?
Pope Leo XIV travels to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November 2026. He is in Uruguay from 6 to 8 November, in Montevideo, Paysandú and Florida. He is in Argentina from 8 to 11 November, in Buenos Aires, Claypole, Córdoba and Luján. He is in Peru from 11 November, in Lima, Chiclayo, Pimentel, Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Cusco and Pucallpa. The Holy See Press Office published the programme on 21 September 2026. He returns to Rome on 17 November 2026.
When does Pope Leo XIV's trip to Latin America start and end?
The trip starts when Pope Leo XIV leaves Rome on 6 November 2026, and it ends when he returns to Rome on 17 November 2026. Uruguay comes first, from 6 to 8 November, then Argentina from 8 to 11 November, then Peru from 11 November. The programme lists the flight to Rome as overnight, arriving on 17 November. The Holy See Press Office is the source for the full programme. Any change announced by the Press Office would change these dates, and Vatican News publishes programme changes.
Which cities will Pope Leo XIV visit in Peru?
The programme lists six cities in Peru: Lima, Chiclayo, Pimentel, Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Cusco and Pucallpa. The Peru part of the journey begins on 11 November 2026. The Holy See Press Office published the programme. The prayer written for Peru names Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco and Pucallpa and asks God to bless the people of each city.
Did Pope Leo ever live in Peru?
Yes. Vatican News says Pope Leo XIV served in Peru for decades as a missionary and Bishop. It calls the Peru visit "in some respects, a homecoming." The sources do not give other biography, such as where he lived or the places he served. Peru is the third country on the journey, starting on 11 November 2026, with stops in Lima, Chiclayo, Pimentel, Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Cusco and Pucallpa. The prayer for Peru asks God to bless the people of those cities and to help us open our hearts, the motto of the visit.
What is the prayer for the Pope?
There is no single required prayer for the Pope. Many Catholics pray an Our Father and a Hail Mary for the Pope and his intentions. The Short Prayer for the Pope's Safe Journey works on any day, including outside the trip dates. None of these prayers promises any outcome for the Pope's health or travel.
Can I pray for Pope Leo XIV's health during the trip?
Yes. Pope Leo XIV had lung surgery earlier in October 2026 and recovered. The Holy See Press Office said no changes have been made to the programme because the Pope is in great health, and that the surgery resolved the concern. The prayer for his strength and health on the road asks God to keep him steady on the journey. If you want to pray for the Pope during the trip, say the short prayer each day from 6 to 17 November and the country prayer on the days he is there. Vatican News publishes programme changes.