On the second day of his visit to Peru, Pope Leo XIV has a full schedule today, Thursday, which includes a prayer vigil with young people and university students, to be held at the National Stadium starting at 6:00 PM.
After arriving in Peru, what His Holiness calls "his homeland" yesterday afternoon for his first apostolic visit, the Supreme Pontiff was welcomed by the President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, at the Government Palace.
Below, find the times and details of Pope Leo XIV’s schedule for today, Thursday, November 12:
8:50 AM: The Holy Father will depart from the Apostolic Nunciature in Jesús María, heading toward the Plaza de Armas in Lima.
The route includes Avenida Salaverry, Jirón Washington, Avenida Garcilaso de la Vega, Avenida Tacna, and Jirón Conde de Superunda.
The closed vehicle in which the Holy Father is traveling will stop at the intersection of Avenida España and Avenida Garcilaso de la Vega, where he will board the Popemobile to continue his journey toward the Plaza de Armas in Lima.
Pope Leo XIV is expected to make an unscheduled stop at the Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas—at the intersection of Avenida Tacna and Jirón Huancavelica—to pay homage to the image of the *Señor de los Milagros* (Lord of the Miracles).
9:30 AM: Meeting with the bishops of Peru. Address by the Holy Father. Chapel of the Archbishop’s Palace.
10:20 AM: Celebration of the Midday Prayer (*Hora Media*), with bishops, priests, men and women in religious life, seminarians, synodal teams, and pastoral councils. Homily by the Holy Father. Basilica Cathedral of Lima.
11:30 AM: Meeting regarding the challenges and hopes for the future of the Peruvian people. Address by the Holy Father. Plaza located in front of the Cathedral.
6:00 PM: Prayer vigil with young people and university students. Address by the Holy Father. National Stadium.
8:00 PM: Dinner with the bishops. Apostolic Nunciature.
Following his second day in Peru, Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to travel on Friday, November 13, to Chiclayo, in the Lambayeque region, where he will remain until Saturday. In this city, the Holy Father will deliver a homily on the esplanade of the Pampas de Pimentel.
On Saturday the 14th, he is also scheduled to visit the town of Santa Cruz de Succhabamba in Cajamarca, before returning to the city of Chiclayo.
Pope Leo XIV will remain in the country until Monday, November 16, concluding his first apostolic visit to South America, which also included stops in Uruguay and Argentina.
Cusco and Pucallpa
The Supreme Pontiff’s tour of our country also includes visits to the cities of Cusco and Pucallpa on Sunday, November 15.
In Cusco, Leo XIV will hold a meeting with the faithful and representatives of popular piety, and will deliver an address at the Saqsaywaman National Archaeological Park.
Meanwhile, in Pucallpa, he will meet with missionaries and representatives of Amazonian indigenous peoples. He will also deliver an address at the Malecón Puerto Callao.
On the final day of his visit to Peru, Monday the 16th, Pope Leo XIV will visit a shelter run by the Little Sisters of the Abandoned Elderly in Callao. He will also preside over a farewell Mass at the Las Palmas Air Base in Surco, before departing for his return to Rome.
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Published: 11/12/2026