# Pope Leo XIV returns to Argentina after hospital discharge

> Pope Leo XIV's Argentina visit remains on schedule despite recent lung surgery.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV returns to Argentina after hospital discharge
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV's Argentina visit remains on schedule despite recent lung surgery. Pope Leo XIV will visit Argentina from November 8-11, 2026, after recovering…
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- Source: Argentina Reports — https://argentinareports.com/argentina-preparing-to-welcome-pope-leo-xiv-after-hospital-discharge/4355
- Author: Natalia Garcia
- Published: 2026-10-21T17:28:05+00:00
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## Pope Leo XIV's health update
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery on October 13 to remove a lung nodule.

> There are no clinical reasons why this trip cannot take place
## Argentina confirms Pope's visit schedule
Argentina's government and Vatican maintain Pope Leo XIV's November 8-11 visit remains on track.

> The Pope's visit remains on track and preparations continue
## Pope's Argentina itinerary
Pope Leo XIV arrives at Jorge Newbery Airport on November 8 at 4:30 p.m. for a welcome ceremony.

> He will arrive at Jorge Newbery Airport in Buenos Aires from Montevideo at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 8
## Pope's schedule for November 9
Pope Leo XIV visits a disability care facility and meets with labor representatives on November 9.

> He will visit Pequeño Cottolengo Don Orione in Claypole, Buenos Aires Province
## Pope's schedule for November 10
Pope Leo XIV travels to Córdoba for a Mass and meets with religious leaders on November 10.

> He will celebrate Mass at 10:00 a.m. in the courtyard of the Military Aviation School
## Pope's final day in Argentina
Pope Leo XIV visits a prison and celebrates Mass before departing for Peru on November 11.

> He will visit the Buenos Aires Federal Penitentiary Complex of Villa Devoto on November 11
## Special security measures
Argentina activated three security commands for the Pope's visit on September 8.

> The operation will be coordinated with the Foreign Ministry, the Office of the President’s Chief of Staff
## Devoto prison closure
1,400 inmates transferred from Devoto prison to Marcos Paz after Pope's visit.

> A total of 1,400 inmates had been transferred to Marcos Paz, representing more than 90% of Devoto prison’s population
## Public holidays for Pope's visit
Argentina declares three public holidays for Pope's visit on November 9-11.

> The holidays are scheduled for November 9 nationwide, November 10 in Buenos Aires and Córdoba
## Pope's recovery status
Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital on October 17 after lung surgery.

> The Pope was diagnosed with pulmonary adenocarcinoma, a common lung cancer
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV will visit Argentina from November 8-11, 2026, after recovering from lung surgery.