Overview
- During the audience in Rome, the archbishop primate reiterated Mexico’s invitation, and the pope voiced his “desire and interest” to come “soon,” according to the Archdiocese.
- The pope was briefed on the Archdiocese of Mexico’s synodal process and thanked clergy, religious and lay participants for their commitment.
- He welcomed the Jan. 17 Archdiocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe and has stated he wishes to pray at the shrine.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum said she spoke by phone with León XIV on Dec. 12 to renew the federal invitation, following a formal letter delivered in May 2025 by Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez.
- León XIV told journalists he plans travel in Latin America this year and cited Guadalupe, Fátima and a visit to Peru, with possible stops in Argentina and Uruguay under consideration.