Pope Leo XIV will visit Argentina from November 8 to November 11, 2026, marking the first papal trip to the country since 1987. The apostolic visit, which includes stops in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Luján, has been declared “de interés nacional” by President Javier Milei via Decree 1103/2026.
The Pope, the first pontiff of American origin, arrives on Sunday afternoon following a brief visit to Uruguay. His itinerary begins at 16:30 on November 8 with a tribute to General José de San Martín, followed by an institutional meeting with President Milei at the Casa Rosada.
Pope Schedules Visits and Masses Across Argentina
On Monday, November 9, the Pope will visit the Pequeño Cottolengo Don Orione in Claypole. Later that day, he will preside over a mass at the Monumento de los Españoles at 11:30 and hold an encounter with the labor sector at the Universidad Católica Argentina at 16:30. On Tuesday, November 10, the pontiff travels to Córdoba for a mass at the Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA) at 9:00, before returning to Buenos Aires for a youth meeting at 20:15 at the Monumento de los Españoles.
The final day, Wednesday, November 11, features a visit to the Complejo Penitenciario Federal de Buenos Aires, followed by a mass at 10:00 at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján. The Pope will depart from the airport at 13:30.
Logistics and Travel Restrictions
The government has implemented a special operational plan involving the Secretary of Transportation to manage the event. Travelers should be aware of limitations on flight operations at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, Córdoba International Airport, and Ezeiza International Airport during specific windows throughout the visit. Airlines have been notified of these restrictions, and passengers are advised to consult their carriers regarding potential flight rescheduling.
Public transportation will also see changes, with national buses operating on a weekday schedule starting the evening of November 8. An extraordinary scheme of night trains and extended hours will be in effect for the Sarmiento, San Martín, Mitre, Roca, Belgrano Sur, Belgrano Norte, and Urquiza lines to accommodate the movement of attendees.
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