The Holy See confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will make an apostolic visit to the Argentine Republic between November 8 and 11, 2026, a historic event of great relevance both spiritually and institutionally.
The announcement was officially communicated by the President's Office, which detailed that the trip responds to the formal invitation made by the president Javier Milei at the beginning of this year.
According to the statement released from Casa Rosada, “the Holy See has confirmed the Apostolic Visit of His Holiness Leo XIV to the Argentine Republic, which will take place between November 8 and 11 of this current year.” In the same text, the Executive emphasized that the arrival of the Pontiff represents “a highly significant spiritual and institutional event for our country and for all Argentines.”
The Government also specified that the invitation was personally delivered at the Vatican by Chancellor Pablo Quirno during an official mission carried out in February. In this regard, it was highlighted that “the decision of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to visit the Argentines responds to the official invitation made by the President of the Nation, Javier G. Milei.”
The messages from Javier Milei and Pablo Quirno
Following the confirmation, the President himself publicly expressed his enthusiasm through a message on social media, emphasizing the historic nature of the visit.
“ARGENTINA WILL WELCOME THE POPE,” Milei stated, adding: “I was officially notified that Argentina will receive the Apostolic Visit of His Holiness Leo XIV, accepting the invitation we made at the beginning of the year.”
Additionally, he specified the planned schedule: “Between November 8 and 11, we will welcome the Holy Father to our country. A historic visit for all Argentines.”
