After a successful visit to Uruguay, Pope Leo heads to Argentina

NPR | By Carrie Kahn

Published November 9, 2026 at 4:45 AM EST

Pope Leo heads today for Argentina after wrapping up a three day tour of Uruguay where he spoke out for victims of the church's sex abuse and advocated for global peace.

Carrie Kahn

Carrie Kahn is NPR's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico.

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