Five regions included
Following the meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, Peru's Head of State said the Supreme Pontiff confirmed his intention to visit Peru in November.
Similarly, the top official indicated that he would travel to the cities of Lima, Chiclayo, Piura, Cusco, and Pucallpa.
Likewise, he noted that Puno and Iquitos remain under consideration as possible destinations.
According to the Presidential Office, the Pope "expressed great enthusiasm" about returning to the country where he carried out much of his pastoral work and served as a bishop.
That connection led him to acquire Peruvian nationality and maintain a special bond with Chiclayo, in northern Peru.
The President noted that the final itinerary is being handled by a specialized Vatican office due to security reasons.
He added that a helicopter has been made available to the Supreme Pontiff to facilitate travel to locations that could eventually be included in the itinerary, such as Incahuasi and Cañaris in Lambayeque region.
The Head of State also announced that he will hold meetings with regional governors and mayors from the jurisdictions involved to coordinate the necessary measures ahead of the possible arrival of the Catholic Church leader.
Talks on Peru
President Balcazar said that during the audience he spoke with Leo XIV about various issues related to Peru, including the country's electoral process, which the Pontiff was reportedly familiar with.
According to the top official, the Pope expressed his hope that Peruvians can strengthen unity and overcome political polarization.
Likewise, he said the Supreme Pontiff expressed his hope that migration issues would be addressed with a more humane approach and with full respect for fundamental rights.
"Likewise, the Holy Father conveyed a profound message of unity for all Peruvians, praying for peace, respect for human rights, and the nation's well-being," Balcazar stated.
It should be noted that during his visit to the Vatican, the President was accompanied by an official delegation comprising Ministers Carlos Pareja (Foreign Affairs), Aldo Prieto (Transportation and Communications), Maria Esther Cuadros (Education), and Wilder Sifuentes (Housing, Construction, and Sanitation).
According to Vatican News, during the talks both leaders expressed satisfaction with the good relations between Peru and the Holy See, as well as their desire to strengthen them.