The Government highlighted that more than 6 million Argentinians participated in the historic visit of Pope Leo XIV

The Government of Javier Milei highlighted the massive participation of Argentinians during the apostolic visit of pope León XIV and assured that more than 6 million people took part in the various meetings led by the pontiff in the country.

This was expressed by the presidential spokesperson, Adrián Ravier, during his press conference, where he described the event as historic and emphasized the atmosphere of tranquility in which the activities took place.

“During the last four days, Argentina welcomed His Holiness, Pope León XIV. This is the first visit of a supreme pontiff to our country since that of John Paul II in 1987,” the official noted at the beginning of his presentation.

In this regard, Ravier stated that the Pope's visit to Argentina represented an event of special significance for a society with a deep Catholic tradition. “It was an event that showcased the deep faith of the Argentine people and their commitment to ideals that transcend everyday life. This visit is a historic fact whose magnitude demands humility and unity,” he affirmed.

One of the central aspects of his assessment was related to the turnout of the religious celebrations. He specified that more than 6 million Argentinians participated in the various activities organized during the pontiff's stay. “In total, more than 6 million Argentinians participated in the different meetings. It was one of the largest mobilizations in our history and took place in an atmosphere of peace, order, and harmony,” he expressed.

The spokesperson also focused on the security operation deployed during the four days of activities. In this context, he highlighted the participation of more than 52,000 members of the Federal Police, National Gendarmerie, and Naval Prefecture, in addition to the papal security.

“Thanks to each of the men and women who, with professionalism and dedication, took care of the Holy Father and millions of Argentinians during these days. And to His Holiness, thank you for coming. And we want to ask you only, just as the president did, to pray for Argentina as we do,” he stated.

Additionally, he recalled that President Javier Milei welcomed León XIV at the Casa Rosada, where he greeted him on behalf of the Argentinians. During that part of his presentation, Ravier also evoked Pope Francis, whom he defined as “the most important Argentine in our history.”

The coordination between the Nation and the provinces

Another highlighted point was the joint work between the national government, the City of Buenos Aires, and the provinces of Córdoba and Buenos Aires to organize the pontiff's activities.

“There are causes that affect all of society equally, without political distinctions. These are not just words, but facts: a papal visit coordinated by the national government, along with the City of Buenos Aires, the province of Córdoba, and the province of Buenos Aires, where much dedication and professionalism was put into achieving a place of meeting and faith. That is Argentina,” he maintained.

On the other hand, the official mentioned other issues on the governmental agenda. Among them, he referred to the preventive measures and coordination in light of the climatic phenomenon of El Niño and noted that “the federal device remains active,” with participation from national agencies, federal forces, and the provinces.

Finally, Ravier informed that Argentina completed its presentation before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Hamburg, Germany.

There, the country reiterated its request for urgent provisional measures to prevent the United Kingdom from advancing with hydrocarbon exploitation in the maritime area of the Falkland Islands while international arbitration is underway, before the start of drilling for the Sea Lion project.