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Pope Leo XIV Visits San Martín Monument
Pope Leo XIV stops at Buenos Aires' San Martín monument during his Argentina apostolic journey.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV stops at Buenos Aires' San Martín monument during his Argentina apostolic journey. Pope Leo XIV visited San Martín monument in Buenos Aires on 8 November 2026 as part of his Apostolic Journey to Argentina. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV's first stop
Pope Leo XIV made his first event on his Apostolic Journey to Argentina a brief stop at Buenos Aires' San Martín monument.
Ceremony at monument
Two military members laid a wreath at the monument after national anthems played and a moment of silent reflection.
Monument history
The monument honors José de San Martín, known as the Liberator of Argentina, Chile, and Peru, established in 1807.
The key point
Pope Leo XIV visited San Martín monument in Buenos Aires on 8 November 2026 as part of his Apostolic Journey to Argentina.