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Apostolic journey · November 8–11, 2026

Pope Leo XIV in Argentina

Buenos Aires, Claypole, Córdoba and Luján. Everything you need to follow the visit or attend the open-air Masses. All times are Argentina time (UTC−3).

Unofficial website. The live updates and the community section are in Spanish on the main page. Schedule according to the Holy See Press Office program published by the Argentine Bishops’ Conference.

Schedule

Events marked “Open to the public” have free access.

  1. Sun 8

    16:30 Arrival at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery

    • 17:00 Homage at the San Martín Monument (Plaza San Martín)
    • 17:20 Welcome ceremony at Casa Rosada
    • 17:50 Meeting with the President
    • 18:30 Address to authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps at Palacio Libertad
  2. Mon 9

    9:15 Visit to the Pequeño Cottolengo Don Orione, Claypole

    • About 10:00 Popemobile along Av. del Libertador, from Olleros to the Monumento de los Españoles
    Open to the public
  3. Mon 9

    11:30 Holy Mass · Monumento de los Españoles, Palermo

    • 16:10 Meeting with the world of work (Catholic University, Puerto Madero)
    • 17:30 Ecumenical and interreligious meeting (Palacio San Martín)
    • 18:45 Vespers at the Metropolitan Cathedral
    Open to the publicOptional registration →
  4. Tue 10

    10:00 Holy Mass · Military Aviation School, FAdeA grounds, Córdoba

    • 7:30 Flight to Córdoba
    • About 11:45 Greeting from the Archbishop’s Palace balcony (Hipólito Yrigoyen 98)
    • 15:15 Meeting with clergy at the Cathedral, followed by the public in Plaza San Martín
    • 16:55 Flight back to Buenos Aires
    Open to the publicOptional registration →
  5. Tue 10

    20:15 Youth Vigil · Monumento de los Españoles, Palermo

    Pre-registration only (closed on October 28).
  6. Wed 11

    10:00 Closing Mass · Basilica of Our Lady of Luján

    • 8:00 Visit to the Federal Prison Complex (Devoto)
    • 13:30 Farewell at Ezeiza Airport
    • 14:00 Departure to Lima, Peru
    Open to the publicOptional registration →

Watch live

Streaming

Argentine Bishops’ Conference

Official stream, about 55 hours from November 8 to 11, in Spanish.

YouTube channel →
Holy See

Vatican News

Texts of homilies and speeches, and videos of the journey.

vaticannews.va →
TV

El Trece and TN

Special coverage in Spanish from Sunday at 14:00; Monday to Wednesday from 6:30.

eltrecetv.com.ar →

How to attend

The Masses are free. Registration on elpapaenargentina.com.ar is recommended but not required, and does not assign seats.

Monday 9 · 11:30

Palermo, Buenos Aires

Where
Monumento de los Españoles, Av. del Libertador and Av. Sarmiento.
Times
Gates open at midnight. Program from 7:30. The Pope arrives about 10:00 by popemobile. Mass at 11:30. Farewell at 13:00.
Entrances
Bullrich & Santa Fe · Ortega y Gasset & Luis M. Campos · Olleros & Luis M. Campos · Teodoro García & Luis M. Campos · Virrey Vértiz & José Hernández · Olleros & Valentín Alsina · Dorrego & Figueroa Alcorta · Figueroa Alcorta & Roberto Levillier.
Getting there
Subway line D to Plaza Italia, then a 15-minute walk along Sarmiento. Mitre train (Tigre branch) to Lisandro de la Torre or 3 de Febrero.
Not allowed
Glass, alcohol, candles, fireworks, drones, laser pointers, umbrellas for shade, suitcases, backpacks over 15 liters, bikes and scooters.
Source: AICA
Tuesday 10 · 10:00

Córdoba

Where
Military Aviation School esplanade, FAdeA grounds. Pedestrian entrances on the south side.
Times
Walk-in access until about 9:00. Mass ends around 11:45.
Getting there
Free special buses on November 9 and 10. Flat taxi fare of ARS 10,000. Walking is recommended; parking is limited.
Source: El Papa en Córdoba (includes a page for foreign visitors)
Wednesday 11 · 10:00

Luján

Where
Plaza Belgrano, in front of the Basilica (invitation only). Everyone else follows on large screens along Av. Nuestra Señora de Luján.
Times
The public areas open on Tuesday 10 at 16:00.
Getting there
Train is best: Sarmiento line from Once to Moreno, then the Moreno–Mercedes branch to Luján. By car or coach, park on routes 5, 7, 47 or 192 and walk 3 to 12 km.
Source: La Nación

Road closures

Palermo: controlled area from Saturday 7 to early Wednesday 11, with access via Av. Santa Fe, Av. Luis M. Campos and Av. Las Heras. Av. del Libertador progressively closed between Sucre and Ugarteche until November 16.

Recoleta: no vehicles around the Apostolic Nunciature (Av. Alvear 1637), where the Pope stays, from noon on Saturday 7 to Wednesday 11.

Córdoba: Circunvalación fully closed from 7:00 on Tuesday 10; downtown restricted area between Pueyrredón, Sarmiento, Chacabuco and La Cañada.

Luján: no vehicle access to the city from noon on Tuesday 10. Acceso Oeste highway closed both ways from General Paz to Luján on Wednesday 11, 0:00 to 14:00.

Useful info

Holidays

Mon 9National holiday.
Tue 10Buenos Aires City and Córdoba.
Wed 11Buenos Aires Province.

Emergency numbers

911Police
107Medical emergencies (SAME)
103Civil defense

Bring

  • ID or passport
  • Water, food and any medication
  • Comfortable shoes, a jacket and a rain poncho
  • Sunscreen and a cap
  • A charged power bank