Pope visits Argentina for the first time in 39 years... Receiving President Millay
The first papal visit in 39 years since John Paul II, scheduled for four days until the 11th.
Quick Look
- Pope Leo XIV arrived in Argentina on the 8th.
- This was his first visit in 39 years since John Paul II in 1987, and he was welcomed by President Javier Millais.
- The Pope plans to visit Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Luján until the 11th and hold large-scale masses and events.
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Why It Matters
Argentina is Pope Francis' hometown, but he did not visit his home country during his time in office. This is the first visit by a Pope to Argentina in 39 years since John Paul II in 1987.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Argentina on the 8th (local time). This is the first visit by a Pope to Argentina in 39 years since John Paul II in 1987.
This visit by Leo XIV has special meaning for Argentine Catholics.
Argentina is the hometown of Pope Francis, the first South American pope. Pope Francis, who ascended to the throne in 2013, did not visit his home country during his term. Some even speculated that this may have been an unavoidable decision to prevent Pope Francis' visit to his home country from being used politically.
After completing his visit to Uruguay, Leo Argentine President Javier Millay received the Pope at the airport, and the Pope later visited the Independence Army Monument in Plaza San Martin and then moved on to attend an official welcome ceremony at Casa Rosada, the presidential palace.
At the Presidential Palace, they plan to meet with President Millais and meet government officials, civil society representatives, and the diplomatic corps.
During his four-day visit to Argentina until the 11th, Pope Leo
On the morning of the 9th, they will visit a facility for the disabled, celebrate a large mass in front of the Monument to Spaniards located in the capital Buenos Aires, and then meet with labor and religious leaders.
On the 10th, he will celebrate mass in Cordoba Province and hold a prayer meeting with young people. On the 11th, he will visit a federal prison and then celebrate mass in front of the Luján Cathedral, a sacred site for Catholics in Argentina.
About 3 to 4 million believers are expected to gather at the Lujan event alone, and including events in other regions such as the metropolitan area and Cordoba Province, about 7 million people are expected to greet the Pope during his entire visit to Argentina.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Approximately 3 to 4 million believers are expected to attend the Mass at Lujan Cathedral.
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Open Questions
- Will there be a specific political message during the visit?
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