Pope Leo Visits Argentina: Millions Gather in the Capital
Pope Leo met with approximately 2.5 million people in Buenos Aires, the second stop of his South American tour. The visit marks the first papal visit to Argentina in nearly 40 years.
On November 9, 2026, Pope Leo arrived in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, as part of his South American tour and addressed approximately 2.5 million people.
Pope Leo's visit is the first of its kind in Argentina since the visit of Pope John Paul II nearly 40 years ago. Given that Pope Francis, who passed away in April 2025, never visited his home country during his papacy, public expectations for this visit were high. Attendees expressed that Pope Leo's presence brought them comfort and hope.
As part of the visit program, Pope Leo met with Argentine President Javier Milei on Sunday. Taking place during a period of intense political polarization in the country, this meeting also brought with it citizens' hopes for overcoming social divisions.
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