# Pope Leo XIV Visits San Martín Monument

> Pope Leo XIV stops at Buenos Aires' San Martín monument during his Argentina apostolic journey.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV Visits San Martín Monument · Vaticannews
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV stops at Buenos Aires' San Martín monument during his Argentina apostolic journey.
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-11/pope-leo-xiv-visits-san-martin-monument-argentina.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-11-08T20:27:46.034+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo xiv, san martín monument, buenos aires, apostolic journey, argentina, monument, religion, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV visited San Martín monument in Buenos Aires on 8 November 2026 as part of his Apostolic Journey to Argentina.