Pope Leo XIV landed in Argentina this Sunday, November 8, 2026, marking the second stage of his trip to Latin America. The arrival ceremony took place in Buenos Aires and was attended by President Javier Milei, who received him at Ezeiza International Airport. During the event, the Argentine national anthem was performed and there was a handshake between the two leaders. Before arriving in Argentina, the pontiff visited Uruguay last Friday, November 6, 2026. In a statement made during the air trip between Rome and Montevideo, Leo XIV stated that his presence is a tribute to Pope Francis, originally from Argentina, who did not visit his native country during the pontificate.
This visit represents the first of a pope to Argentina in 39 years. The itinerary of the pontiff also includes Peru, with commitments scheduled until November 17, 2026. The trip does not contemplate stopping in Brazil. However, last Friday, Leo XIV sent a message to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wishing peace and unity to the Brazilian country. President Lula thanked the gesture and renewed the invitation for the pontiff to visit the Brazilian territory, stating that the Brazilian people will receive His Holiness with great affection, welcome and faith. The arrival of Leo XIV to Argentina follows the schedule established since his assumption in the papacy.