Vatican Report | Thursday morning, 5 November 2026

Leo XIV's last day in the Vatican before the journey to Latin America: at 9 a.m. he presides in St Peter's Basilica over the Mass for the cardinals and bishops who died during the year. Tomorrow morning he leaves for Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. 🗓️ The Pope's schedule At 9 a.m., at the Altar of the Chair in St Peter's Basilica, the Pope celebrates Mass for the cardinals and bishops who died during the year, as announced by the Office of Liturgical Celebrations (Bulletin B0847, 28 October). It is a Papal Chapel: patriarchs, cardinals, archbishops and bishops may concelebrate. Also live on Italy's Tv2000. ✈️ Towards the journey On Friday 6 November at 7 a.m. the Pope leaves Rome Fiumicino for Montevideo, landing at Carrasco airport at 4:30 p.m. local time (8:30 p.m. in Rome), according to the official programme (B0736). The journey covers Uruguay, Argentina and Peru and ends with the return to Rome on 17 November. Yesterday, at the end of the General Audience, Leo XIV asked the faithful to accompany his mission in South America with prayer (Vatican News). 🏛️ Holy See At 6 a.m. today's Bulletin is not yet online: any audiences, appointments and statements will be in the Midday check. 📌 To watch • Today, 9 a.m.: Mass for the cardinals and bishops who died during the year, St Peter's Basilica • Friday 6 November, 7 a.m.: departure from Fiumicino; arrival in Montevideo at 8:30 p.m. Rome time • 6-17 November: Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru • Wednesday 18 November, 5 p.m.: Mass for the 400th anniversary of the Dedication of St Peter's Basilica