The executive branch has requested congressional authorization for President José María Balcázar to travel to the Vatican. The trip is scheduled for June 18th, during which President Balcázar will meet with Pope Leo XIV. This audience was confirmed by the Vatican’s Secretariat of State, according to the official communication sent to the Republic’s Congress. The purpose of the meeting has not been disclosed. Congressional approval is required for the president’s international travel. The request indicates a planned diplomatic engagement between the South American nation and the Holy See. Further details regarding the agenda and potential topics of discussion are pending.