Pope Leo arrives in Argentina
The gist
Pope Leo XIV landed in Buenos Aires, becoming the first pope to visit Argentina in nearly four decades.
The visit revives the legacy of Argentine-born Francis, who never returned home as pope.
How it unfolded
- Aug 5, 2026The Holy See Press Office announces Pope Leo XIV will make an Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from 6 to 17 November.
- Sep 21, 2026Officials say they expect 7 million people to turn out in Argentina; Leo will visit Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján, where he will celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Luján.
- Oct 21, 2026A Vatican delegation is to arrive in Argentina about a week before the scheduled visit of November 8 to 11, per a spokesperson at the Argentine Episcopal Conference.
Key terms
- Holy See Press Office
- The office that publishes official news about the Pope and the departments of the Roman Curia.
- Apostolic Nuncio
- A diplomat of the Holy See, equal in rank to an ambassador, representing it to a state or organization.
Source: Wikipedia