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Pope Leo XIV arrives in Argentina November 8
The pontiff will spend four days visiting Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján, meeting officials and leading religious services before departing for Peru.
In brief
The pontiff will spend four days visiting Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján, meeting officials and leading religious services before departing for Peru. Pope Leo XIV arrives in Argentina on November eighth for a four-day visit including religious services, meetings with authorities and visits to a welfare institution…
Pope arrives Sunday, leaves Wednesday
Pope Leo XIV will visit Argentina from Sunday, November eighth to Wednesday, November eleventh. His schedule includes religious celebrations, meetings with authorities and visits to a welfare institution and federal prison.
Sunday: arrival and official welcome
The pope arrives at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery at four thirty pm. He visits the Monument to General San Martín, receives a welcome ceremony at Casa Rosada and meets the President of the Republic.
Monday: masses and religious meetings
On Monday, November ninth, the pope visits Pequeño Cottolengo Don Orione in Claypole, celebrates mass at Monumento de los Españoles and meets Christian leaders and religious traditions at Palacio San Martín.
Tuesday: Córdoba visit and return
On Tuesday, November tenth, the pope flies to Córdoba, celebrates mass at Predio de FAdeA and meets clergy and seminarians at Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Asunción before returning to Buenos Aires.
Tuesday evening: youth gathering
After returning to Buenos Aires on Tuesday evening, the pope meets with young people at Monumento de los Españoles at eight twenty pm.
Wednesday: prison visit and departure
On Wednesday, November eleventh, the pope visits the Complejo Penitenciario Federal de Buenos Aires at eight am, celebrates mass at Plaza de la Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Luján and departs for Lima at two…
Three national holidays declared
Argentina has declared November ninth a national holiday, and November tenth and eleventh as holidays in Buenos Aires and Córdoba respectively, to mark Pope Leo XIV's visit.
At a glance
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Argentina on November eighth for a four-day visit including religious services, meetings with authorities and visits to a welfare institution and federal prison.
