Overview
- The Holy See confirmed on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, that Pope León XIV will visit Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján from Nov. 8 to 11 as part of a wider South American apostolic trip running Nov. 6–17.
- Argentina’s government celebrated the acceptance of a presidential invitation delivered by Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and has said it will provide security, transport and logistical support for the state visit.
- Officials in Buenos Aires and the Argentine bishops have begun operational planning and will form an interministerial committee to coordinate protocol, health, transport and local authorities for large public events.
- The Vatican has not released a detailed day‑by‑day program and says it will publish specific liturgies and sites later, after advance teams complete venue and route inspections already under way.
- The trip carries pastoral weight because it is the first papal visit to Argentina in 39 years and reflects León XIV’s regional ties to Peru; it is expected to draw large pilgrim gatherings including a Mass at the Basilica of Luján and official encounters at the Casa Rosada.