Pope Leo XIV Announces Itinerary and Security Details for Historic Argentina Visit
The pontiff will travel through Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Luján in the popemobile during his upcoming apostolic journey.
Pope Leo XIV is set to arrive in Argentina this Sunday afternoon, marking the first papal visit to the country in nearly 40 years. The historic visit will feature extensive public events, with the popemobile serving as a central element for crowds eager to see the pontiff between Monday, November 9, and Wednesday, November 11.
The itinerary begins on Monday in Buenos Aires with a major gathering and mass scheduled in front of the Monument to the Spanish in the Palermo neighborhood. Prior to the service, the pope will ride in the popemobile along a 2.3-kilometer stretch of Libertador Avenue, moving at an estimated speed of five kilometers per hour with planned stops to greet and bless the faithful.
Security measures for the Buenos Aires route include a seven-meter-wide corridor enclosed by safety barriers. Public access points will open at midnight, and authorities have advised attendees to arrive on foot while avoiding specific tunnel sectors due to visibility concerns. Additional smaller processions are planned during the pontiff's visit to the Pequeño Cottolengo Don Orione facility in Claypole.
On Tuesday, November 10, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Córdoba to preside over a mass at the Military Aviation School grounds. The visit will include a three-kilometer popemobile route through the city alongside an eight-block procession in the downtown area. Local media outlets are preparing comprehensive multi-platform coverage to broadcast the events across the province.
The final day of the apostolic journey, Wednesday, November 11, will take place in Luján. The pope will celebrate mass for pilgrims gathered outside the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján, preceded by a three-kilometer journey in the popemobile.
To manage the large influx of visitors, the security plan for Luján establishes four large parking areas in nearby towns. This measure aims to prevent traffic congestion in the city center, requiring visitors to complete the final leg of their journey to the basilica on foot.
Ahead of the official arrival, travelers from various provinces have begun making their way toward the capital. While traffic on major highways remained relatively steady in the days leading up to the events, local authorities and municipal services remain on high alert to accommodate the millions of expected participants throughout the papal tour.