ROME — Pope Leo XIV departed Rome at 7:05 a.m. local time for his sixth international trip, which will take him to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.

The pope is scheduled to visit Uruguay from Nov. 6-8, Argentina from Nov. 8-11 and Peru from Nov. 11-16.

Traveling aboard the ITA Airways flight are Pope Leo, members of his entourage, assistants and security personnel. More than 80 journalists are also accompanying the pope throughout the journey.

The flight to Uruguay is expected to last approximately 13 1/2 hours.

Pope Leo is scheduled to arrive at Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo at 4:30 p.m. local time.