The Peruvian government has appointed diplomat Rodrigo Boluarte Chávez to lead preparations for the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru this November.
Boluarte Chávez, who currently serves as minister counselor in the Diplomatic Service of the Republic, was named by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the administration of Keiko Fujimori.
His appointment was formalised through a ministerial resolution signed by Foreign Minister Carlos Espá and published in an extraordinary edition of the official state newspaper, El Peruano.
Under the directive, Boluarte Chávez will oversee all activities, meetings, and preparatory events associated with the papal visit, which the government has declared to be of national interest.
The official has been authorized to negotiate, sign, and amend management, collaboration, and sponsorship agreements with domestic and international entities. He also holds the authority to terminate these contracts if circumstances require.
In addition, he will act as the principal representative of the Foreign Ministry before public and private organizations to process administrative filings, requests, and official paperwork necessary for the trip.
Papal Schedule and Travel Timeline
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to remain in Peru until November 16, 2026, putting an end to earlier reports that suggested his stay might be cut short by a day.
The pontiff is set to depart from Peru after noon on November 16 and will land in Rome on November 17, with the calendar date change reflecting the time difference between the two countries.
The Peruvian government is also evaluating the possibility of declaring regional and national holidays during the pope's stay between November 11 and November 16.
Unconfirmed Itinerary and Ongoing Coordination
Despite the confirmed dates for the trip, the Holy See has not yet issued an official itinerary detailing the pope's daily activities.
Unconfirmed reports indicate that the papal journey could include stops in the capital city of Lima, the northern coastal city of Chiclayo, the Amazonian city of Pucallpa, and the highland city of Cusco.
Peruvian state officials, leaders of the local Catholic Church, and Vatican representatives are continuing joint coordination efforts while awaiting formal confirmation of the itinerary from Rome.
The papal tour marks a major event for Peru, a South American nation where papal visits require extensive security, diplomatic coordination, and administrative support across government ministries.
