Pope Leo XIV lands on Sunday, November 8, at 4:30 p.m. at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, arriving from Montevideo, and will stay in Argentina until Wednesday, November 11, when he leaves at 2 p.m. for Lima, according to the official program of the Holy See Press Office. In four days he will visit Buenos Aires, Claypole, Córdoba and Luján, and celebrate three masses open to the public.
It is the second stop of a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, from November 6 to 17, which the Vatican confirmed on October 26 after the pontiff's surgery on October 13: his doctor, Luigi Carbone, said there were "no contraindications" to the trip, according to Vatican News. This article brings together the schedule of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Argentina, the events with free access and the holidays. If you are following the Peruvian leg, see the pope's schedule in Peru.
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| Days in Argentina | 4 |
| Public masses | 3 |
| Speeches, homilies and greetings | 11 |
| People expected in Luján | 3 to 4 million |
Pope Leo XIV's schedule in Argentina, day by day
- Sun. Nov. 8Arrival in Buenos Aires and Casa Rosada4:30 p.m. at Aeroparque; 5:50 p.m. with Javier Milei; 6:30 p.m. speech at Palacio Libertad.
- Mon. Nov. 9Claypole and mass in PalermoMass at 11:30 a.m. at the Monumento de los Españoles; in the afternoon, UCA, Palacio San Martín and the Cathedral.
- Tue. Nov. 10Córdoba and youth vigilMass at 10 a.m. at the Military Aviation School; vigil at 8:15 p.m. in Palermo.
- Wed. Nov. 11Devoto, Luján and departure for LimaMass at 10 a.m. in Luján; farewell at 1:30 p.m. in Ezeiza.
On Sunday, after landing, the pope will go to the General San Martín Monument, attend the welcome ceremony at the Casa Rosada at 5:20 p.m. and meet President Javier Milei at 5:50 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. he will give his first speech to authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps at the Palacio Libertad, the former Kirchner Cultural Center. Monday is the busiest day, with five events in Greater Buenos Aires and the capital.
| Sun. 8 | 16:30 | Arrival and official welcome | Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | No |
| Sun. 8 | 17:00 | Visit to the General San Martín Monument | Plaza San Martín | No |
| Sun. 8 | 17:20 | Welcome ceremony | Casa Rosada | No |
| Sun. 8 | 17:50 | Visit to the President | Casa Rosada | No |
| Sun. 8 | 18:30 | Meeting with authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps | Palacio Libertad | No |
| Mon. 9 | 09:15 | Visit to the Pequeño Cottolengo Don Orione | Claypole | No |
| Mon. 9 | 11:30 | Mass | Monumento de los Españoles | Yes, free |
| Mon. 9 | 16:10 | Meeting with the world of work | Universidad Católica Argentina | No |
| Mon. 9 | 17:30 | Meeting with Christian and other religious leaders | Palacio San Martín | No |
| Mon. 9 | 18:45 | Vespers with the bishops and synod teams | Catedral Metropolitana | No |
| Tue. 10 | 10:00 | Mass | Escuela de Aviación Militar, Córdoba | Yes, free |
| Tue. 10 | 15:15 | Meeting with bishops, clergy and pastoral workers | Catedral de Córdoba | No |
| Tue. 10 | 20:15 | Vigil with young people | Monumento de los Españoles | Yes, free |
| Wed. 11 | 08:00 | Visit to the Federal Penitentiary Complex | Villa Devoto | No |
| Wed. 11 | 10:00 | Mass | Basílica de Luján | Yes, free |
| Wed. 11 | 13:30 | Farewell and flight to Lima (2 p.m.) | Aeropuerto de Ezeiza | No |
Sunday, November 8, and Monday, November 9
| Time | Activity | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Sun. 4:30 p.m. | Arrival and official welcome | Aeroparque Jorge Newbery |
| Sun. 5:50 p.m. | Visit to President Javier Milei | Casa Rosada |
| Sun. 6:30 p.m. | Speech to authorities and the diplomatic corps | Palacio Libertad |
| Mon. 9:15 a.m. | Visit to the Pequeño Cottolengo Don Orione | Claypole |
| Mon. 11:30 a.m. | Mass open to the public | Monumento de los Españoles (Palermo) |
| Mon. 4:10 p.m. | Meeting with the world of work | Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (Puerto Madero) |
| Mon. 5:30 p.m. | Interreligious meeting | Palacio San Martín |
| Mon. 6:45 p.m. | Vespers with bishops and synod teams | Metropolitan Cathedral |
Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11
| Time | Activity | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Tue. 7:30 a.m. | Flight to Córdoba (arrives 9 a.m.) | Aeroparque |
| Tue. 10 a.m. | Mass open to the public | Military Aviation School (Córdoba) |
| Tue. 3:15 p.m. | Meeting with bishops, clergy and pastoral workers | Córdoba Cathedral |
| Tue. 8:15 p.m. | Vigil with young people | Monumento de los Españoles |
| Wed. 8 a.m. | Prison visit | Federal Penitentiary Complex (Villa Devoto) |
| Wed. 10 a.m. | Mass open to the public | Basilica of Our Lady of Luján |
| Wed. 1:30 p.m. | Farewell (flight to Lima at 2 p.m.) | Ezeiza Airport |
Source: official program of the Holy See, bulletin 0736 of September 21, 2026. All times are Buenos Aires time.
Pope Leo XIV's masses open to the public
Four events have free access with no mandatory registration: the masses in Palermo, Córdoba and Luján and the youth vigil, according to Infobae. Preferential sections did require registration, which closed on October 28; those accepted receive a ticket with a QR code. The other activities, such as the visit to the Devoto prison or the meeting at the Catholic University, are private.
| Event | Day and time | Place | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass | Monday 9, 11:30 a.m. | Monumento de los Españoles, Palermo | Free |
| Mass | Tuesday 10, 10 a.m. | Military Aviation School, Córdoba | Free |
| Youth vigil | Tuesday 10, 8:15 p.m. | Monumento de los Españoles, Palermo | Free |
| Mass | Wednesday 11, 10 a.m. | Basilica of Luján | Free |
Source: official program and Infobae. The Luján mass is expected to draw the largest crowd: the Buenos Aires provincial government expects 3 to 4 million people, according to Chequeado. That is an official estimate, not an attendance figure.
Holidays for the pope's visit
Necessity and Urgency Decree 1103/2026, published in the Official Gazette on September 28, set holidays according to where each event takes place and declared the visit of "national interest," according to Perfil. Employment details are in our article on November's holidays.
| Day | Scope of the holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday, November 9 | National, nationwide |
| Tuesday, November 10 | Only the City of Buenos Aires and Córdoba province |
| Wednesday, November 11 | Only Buenos Aires province |
Source: Decree 1103/2026, according to Perfil and Chequeado. Public transport runs on a weekday schedule with special services; the 3 de Febrero and Lisandro de la Torre stations are closed until Thursday, November 12, according to Infobae.
Differences in times between outlets
Some outlets published times that differ from the official program. Infobae put the youth vigil at 8 p.m. and the Catholic University meeting at 4 p.m.; the Vatican program says 8:15 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. Several reports place the Córdoba mass at the grounds of the Argentine Aircraft Factory (FAdeA), while the official program refers to the esplanade of the Military Aviation School. This article uses the times in the Holy See's official bulletin.
Why Pope Leo XIV's visit to Argentina is historic
It is the first papal visit to Argentina since John Paul II's trips in 1982 and 1987. Francis, the first Argentine pope, never returned to his country during his pontificate. Leo XIV, born in Chicago and a naturalized Peruvian, chose three neighboring countries for this tour and in Argentina will devote a speech to the world of work at the Catholic University, an interreligious meeting and a prison visit, in addition to the three masses.
The pope's full route through the three countries is shown on this map:
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| Montevideo | Uruguay | November 6 to 8 (with Paysandú and Florida) |
| Buenos Aires | Argentina | November 8 to 11 |
| Claypole | Argentina | November 9, 9:15 a.m. |
| Córdoba | Argentina | November 10, mass at 10 a.m. |
| Luján | Argentina | November 11, mass at 10 a.m. |
| Lima | Perú | From November 11 (then Chiclayo, Cusco and Pucallpa) |
Frequently asked questions
What time does Pope Leo XIV arrive in Argentina?
On Sunday, November 8, at 4:30 p.m. at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, arriving from Montevideo.
Where are the pope's masses in Argentina?
At the Monumento de los Españoles (Monday 9, 11:30 a.m.), the Military Aviation School in Córdoba (Tuesday 10, 10 a.m.) and in front of the Basilica of Luján (Wednesday 11, 10 a.m.).
Do you need to register for the masses?
No. The three masses and the vigil are free with no mandatory registration; only the preferential sections required it, and that has closed.
Which days are holidays?
Monday 9 is a national holiday; Tuesday 10 only in the City of Buenos Aires and Córdoba; and Wednesday 11 only in Buenos Aires province.
When does the pope leave Argentina?
On Wednesday, November 11: the farewell is at 1:30 p.m. in Ezeiza and the flight to Lima leaves at 2 p.m.
