Visita del Papa: Anuncio de Prensa | 21.09.2026
In a Nutshell
El Papa León XIV visitará Argentina del 8 al 11 de noviembre de 2026 en un viaje apostólico que incluye Buenos Aires, Córdoba y Luján, con una agenda de misas, encuentros con autoridades, jóvenes, presos y el mundo del trabajo. La seguridad será la operación más grande de la historia argentina, con 7 millones de personas de capacidad y coordinación entre Nación, provincias y el Vaticano. El lema de la visita es “Bienvenidos todos, vayan y anuncien”, y el Papa viajará en Aerolíneas Argentinas.
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The press conference opens at Casa Rosada with the attendance of Chancellor Pablo Quirno, Minister of Security Alejandra Montioliva, Apostolic Nuncio in Argentina Monsignor Michael Wallace Banach, President of the Argentine Episcopal Conference Monsignor Marcelo Colombo, and other Church members. The purpose is to share news about the apostolic visit of Pope Leo XIV to Argentina, described as a historic event.
The official program of the apostolic visit of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Argentina is announced for August 8-11. The visit results from a joint dialogue process with the Holy See and the Argentine Church, initiated from invitations by President Javier Milei and the Argentine Church. The Chancellor thanks Pope Leo XIV, the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, the Apostolic Nunciature, and the Argentine Episcopal Conference for their cooperation. The visit is characterized as primarily apostolic rather than merely a Head of State visit, with a pastoral dimension that the State supports while respecting its nature. The coordination task was assigned by the General Secretariat of the Presidency.
The program spans four days with institutional, pastoral, social, ecumenical, and interreligious encounters. The Pope will meet with the faithful, Argentine families, and young people, visiting Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Buenos Aires again.
Sunday, November 8
- Official reception at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires
- Visit to the Monument to General San Martín and the Armies of Independence
- Private meeting with President Milei at Casa Rosada
- Meeting with authorities, diplomatic corps, and civil society at Palacio de Libertad
Monday, November 9
- Visit to the small Cotolengo Don Orione in Buenos Aires
- Celebration of Holy Mass at the Monument to the Spaniards
- Meeting with the world of work (businesspeople and workers) at Universidad Católica Argentina
- Meeting with Christian community leaders and religious traditions at Palacio San Martín
- Celebration of Vespers with Argentine bishops at Catedral Metropolitana
Tuesday, November 10
- Travel to Córdoba
- Celebration of Holy Mass at the Military Aviation School
- Meeting with religious men and women and seminarians at Catedral de Córdoba
- Participation in a vigil with young people at the Monument to the Spaniards in Buenos Aires
Wednesday, November 11
- Visit to Complejo Penitenciario Federal de Buenos Aires
- Celebration of Holy Mass in Luján
- Continuation of apostolic journey to Lima
The Holy See communicated that His Holiness will travel aboard Aerolíneas Argentinas for the international segments connecting this stage of his apostolic journey, from Montevideo to Buenos Aires and from Buenos Aires to Lima.
Behind each encounter are tables of diplomatic, institutional, and pastoral dialogue to ensure the visit develops respecting the characteristics and priorities established by the Holy See. The objective is that the Pope can fully fulfill his pastoral mission and that Argentines can receive him in an orderly and safe manner. Practical information on participation, accreditations, and accesses will be provided through official channels in the coming weeks.
The visit is framed as that of a pastor coming to strengthen brothers and sisters in the faith. The adjective "apostolic" is emphasized. Many acts in the program are direct expressions of the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. The message Pope Leo XIV will share with Argentina focuses on growth in awareness of the supreme dignity of every person. The Holy See expresses deep gratitude to President Javier Milei and the government for the invitation and generosity shown during preparatory visits. Gratitude also extends to local authorities, members of the Argentine Episcopal Conference, bishops, collaborators, volunteers, government authorities, journalists, and millions of Argentines awaiting to welcome Pope Leo XIV.
Monsignor Colombo presents the motto chosen for the visit: "Bienvenidos todos, vayan y anuncien" (Welcome all, go and announce). These words express the Church's vocation to echo Pope Leo's invitation to build a new humanity together. The visit is viewed not only as the Pope's journey or a point of arrival, but also as a point of departure for renewed mission as Church to announce Jesus Christ, evangelize structures, and animate national communion and unity. The goal is to be artisans of a new time of coexistence, dialogue, and encounter in differences, with the longing for a just and fraternal homeland of brothers. The presence of Cardinal Rossi (Archbishop of Córdoba), Monsignor Jorge García Cuerva (Archbishop of Buenos Aires), Monsignor Jorge Eduardo Yeinig (Archbishop of Mercedes Luján), and Monsignor Raúl Pizarro (Secretary General of the Episcopal Conference) is noted, expressing the richness of regions and the will for a visit to all of Argentina. Events concentrated in three major geographic realities will attract numerous pilgrims from Argentina and possibly neighboring countries.
The security operation is described as the largest in Argentine history, involving the Nation and three jurisdictions, three airports, three cities, four massive events, eleven closed events, a unified command of 120 uninterrupted hours, and a global capacity of approximately 7 million people. Three unified commands have been active since September 8 in Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Provincia de Buenos Aires, and Provincia de Córdoba. All provinces signed the "Compromiso León 14" during the National Security Council in San Juan, committing to support and coordinate with the Nation in a national security effort. Coordination work has been carried out with the three jurisdictions. A meeting was held in Rome with Gianluca Gausi, head of Vatican Gendarmerie, to review the agenda and security devices. The visit is described as apostolic, a state visit, and fundamentally a blessing for all Argentines.
Question on Gay Pride March and Disability Policies
The Minister confirms that the gay pride march scheduled for November 7, the day before the Pope's arrival, is contemplated within the calendar of marches and events and will not affect the security program. Regarding the visit to Cotolengo Don Orione, the Minister states that disability policies in Argentina are discussed permanently with different actors, including the Argentine Church, to ensure benefits for all system actors.
Question on Holidays and Trump Meeting
Regarding holidays or non-working days, the analysis continues. The scope of non-working days, holidays, jurisdictions, timing, and reach has not yet been defined. The Chancellor states that details of President Milei's trip to the United Nations will be provided later by the Presidency and is not the appropriate moment to discuss it.
Question on Córdoba Visit and Security Details
No visit is planned to the location where Pope Francis lived in Córdoba. The security scheme adapts to allow the maximum number of faithful to see the Holy Father while taking necessary security precautions. The security scheme has been designed jointly between the National Government, provincial authorities, the Vatican, and the Church. Details on corridors, accesses, schedules will be published in the coming weeks. The objective is that the greatest number of faithful can be near the Holy Father's presence. The event has a global capacity of 7 million people.
Question on Social Justice and Government Policies
The Chancellor emphasizes that this is a pastoral and apostolic visit. Argentina has state policies regarding decisions in the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Human Capital. There are no fundamental differences between the national government and the Church. President Milei is described as the Argentine president who has most publicly defended the right to life, who speaks worldwide about defending Western values founded on Judeo-Christian civilization, and who has reduced poverty by half in two and a half years.
Question on Marginalized Sectors and Press Restrictions
The Chancellor states that the Argentine government invited the Holy Father to a pastoral visit. The activities the Holy Father will carry out are those he determined. The government has no concern in this regard. The Chancellor emphasizes that creating an environment of confrontation should be avoided. The Pope's trip to Argentina is a trip that should find Argentines united, fraternal, and seeking the same objective: the union of Argentines.
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