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Apostolic journey · November 8–11, 2026
Pope Leo XIV in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Claypole, Córdoba and Luján. Everything you need to follow the visit or attend the open-air Masses. All times are Argentina time (UTC−3).
Unofficial website. The live updates and the community section are in Spanish on the main page. Schedule according to the Holy See Press Office program published by the Argentine Bishops’ Conference.
Schedule
Argentina time. “Open to the public” marks the events the public can attend. Registration is required only to enter the FAdeA grounds in Córdoba.
- Sun 8
16:30 Arrival at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
At that moment the bells of every church in the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires ring for 10 minutes (EWTN).
- 17:00 Homage at the San Martín Monument (Plaza San Martín)
- 17:20 Welcome ceremony at Casa Rosada
- 17:50 Meeting with the President
- 18:30 Address to authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps at Palacio Libertad
- Mon 9
9:15 Visit to the Pequeño Cottolengo Don Orione, Claypole
Private visit. The last stretch, about 700 m along Av. Monteverde, is by popemobile. The public can follow it on giant screens at the Posta del Encuentro, Parque Don Orione.
- About 10:00 Popemobile along Av. del Libertador, from Olleros to the Monumento de los Españoles
- Mon 9
11:30 Holy Mass · Monumento de los Españoles, Palermo
- 16:10 Meeting with the world of work (Catholic University, Puerto Madero)
- 17:30 Meeting with Christian leaders and other religious traditions (Palacio San Martín)
- 18:45 Vespers at the Metropolitan Cathedral
- 19:45 Dinner with the bishops (private)
- Mon 9
19:00 Youth vigil · FAdeA grounds, Córdoba
The grounds open at 18:00 through the North and South entrances.
- Tue 10
10:00 Holy Mass · Military Aviation School, FAdeA grounds, Córdoba
Entry to the FAdeA grounds requires the official registration. Walk-in access closes at about 9:00–9:10.
- 7:30 Flight to Córdoba (arrives 9:00)
- About 11:45 Popemobile through downtown and greeting from the Archbishop’s Palace balcony (Hipólito Yrigoyen 98)
- 15:15 Meeting with clergy at the Cathedral; the public follows standing in Plaza San Martín
- 16:55 Flight back to Buenos Aires (arrives 18:10)
- Tue 10
20:15 Youth vigil · Monumento de los Españoles, Palermo
Free access. Gates open at 12:00 and the festival starts at 16:00. The pre-registration, closed on October 28, only gives a QR code for the sectors near the stage and the popemobile route.
- Wed 11
10:00 Closing Mass · Basilica of Our Lady of Luján
Plaza Belgrano, in front of the Basilica, is invitation only (about 8,000 people). Everyone else follows the Mass on screens along Av. Nuestra Señora de Luján.
- 8:00 Visit to the Federal Prison Complex (Villa Devoto)
- 13:30 Farewell at Ezeiza Airport
- 14:00 Departure to Lima, Peru
Source: Holy See schedule published by the Argentine Bishops’ Conference. Córdoba balcony greeting and youth vigil: elpapaencordoba.com.ar. Palermo vigil access: Infobae.
Watch live
All broadcasts are in Spanish, except where noted.
Vatican News
Texts of homilies and speeches, and videos of the journey. Available in English.
vaticannews.va →El Trece and TN
Special coverage from Sunday 8 at 14:00; Monday to Wednesday from 6:30.
eltrecetv.com.ar →National broadcast
Two events on all national TV and radio channels (cadena nacional): Sunday 8 at 18:30, Palacio Libertad; Monday 9 at 11:30, Mass in Palermo.
Cadena 3
24-hour programming from Sunday 8 to Wednesday 11, with reporters in Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján.
cadena3.com →Giant screens
Along Av. del Libertador for the Palermo Mass and vigil; in the 58 sections of the FAdeA grounds in Córdoba; in the Luján patios for those outside Plaza Belgrano; and at La Plata Cathedral.
How to attend
Entrances, gate opening times and transport for each location open to the public. The Masses are free.
Before you go
- Register if neededRegistration is free at elpapaenargentina.com.ar. Palermo and Luján: recommended, not required, and it does not assign seats. Córdoba: required to enter the FAdeA grounds. The Palermo youth vigil has free access.
- Choose your location and entranceOpen the guide for your location below and note the entrance you will use.
- Agree on a meeting point with your groupWith such large crowds, mobile signal may drop.
- PackThe list is at the end of this section. Palermo, Córdoba and Luján also have their own rules, in each guide.
Location guides
Monday 9 and Tuesday 10
Palermo · Monumento de los Españoles
Monday Mass and Tuesday youth vigil.
- 11:30Mass, Monday 9
- 0:00Gates open for the Mass, Monday 9
- 20:15Youth vigil, Tuesday 10
- 12:00Gates open for the vigil, Tuesday 10
Where Av. del Libertador and Av. Sarmiento, Buenos Aires City.
Monday 9, step by step
- 0:00Gates open.
- 7:30Pre-Mass program.
- About 10:00The Pope arrives and rides the popemobile along Libertador from Olleros to the Monument.
- 11:30Mass.
- 13:00Farewell, with a music show, and dispersal.
Tuesday 10, youth vigil
- 12:00Gates open. Free access.
- 16:00Festival and performances.
- 20:15The Pope arrives and rides the popemobile through the reserved sector.
Entrances
- Bullrich and Santa Fe
- Ortega y Gasset and Luis M. Campos
- Olleros and Luis M. Campos
- Teodoro García and Luis M. Campos
- Virrey Vértiz and José Hernández
- Olleros and Valentín Alsina
- Dorrego and Figueroa Alcorta
- Figueroa Alcorta and Roberto Levillier
Choose yours before you leave. At the vigil, the QR code from the pre-registration (sent by email) gives access to the sectors near the stage; everyone else uses the general-access areas.
Subway and train
- Subway (Subte) line D to Plaza Italia.
- About 15 min on foot along Av. Sarmiento.
Mitre line: Lisandro de la Torre and 3 de Febrero stations are closed from Saturday 7 at 18:00 until the first train on Thursday 12. On Monday 9 from 8:00 and Tuesday 10 from 16:00, trains do not reach Retiro: the Tigre branch ends at Belgrano C; the J. L. Suárez and B. Mitre branches end at Belgrano R. Monday 9 to Wednesday 11, weekday timetable.
San Martín line: on Monday 9 from 8:00 and Tuesday 10 from 16:00, it only runs between Villa del Parque and Dr. Cabred.
Subway: on Sunday 8 from 12:00 and all day Monday 9, downtown stations are closed. Line D runs between Congreso de Tucumán and Tribunales; Plaza Italia stays open. On Tuesday 10, line D runs until 1:30 after the vigil (City of Buenos Aires).
National-jurisdiction city buses (colectivos) run a weekday timetable from Sunday 8 at 18:00 until Wednesday 11 at night. Night trains from Sunday 8 at 18:00 until Monday 9 in the morning (Mitre, San Martín, Sarmiento, Roca and Belgrano Sur lines).
Coaches
They park on Av. del Libertador between Gral. Paz and Juramento, and on Av. Figueroa Alcorta between Udaondo and Sucre. From there, on foot.
Registration
Mass: recommended, not required. Vigil: free access. The pre-registration (closed on October 28) gives a QR code for the sectors near the stage and the popemobile route.
Popemobile
2.3 km at about 5 km/h, along a 7 m fenced path. Visibility is poor between the Olleros tunnel and Av. General Paz.
Allowed
Thermos and mate, cap, sunscreen, insect repellent, warm clothes, folding umbrella, food in plastic containers, backpack up to 15 L, canes and crutches, small binoculars, flags with flexible poles.
Not allowed
Weapons, sharp objects, computers, glass, alcohol, candles, fireworks, drones, laser pointers, megaphones, sun umbrellas, suitcases, backpacks over 15 L, bicycles and scooters. Flags only with flexible poles.
On site
Screens along Libertador. First-aid posts, water points, toilets, ambulances, food stalls and Eucharistic tents.
Getting back
- On foot
- Exits from the area via Av. Santa Fe, Av. Luis M. Campos and Av. Las Heras.
- Subway
- Line D, Plaza Italia station: about 15 min on foot along Sarmiento.
- Mitre train
- Monday 9 from 8:00 and Tuesday 10 from 16:00 it does not reach Retiro: Tigre branch to Belgrano C; J. L. Suárez and B. Mitre branches to Belgrano R. Lisandro de la Torre and 3 de Febrero, closed.
- San Martín train
- At the same times, only between Villa del Parque and Dr. Cabred.
- Coaches
- Parked on Libertador between Gral. Paz and Juramento, and on Figueroa Alcorta between Udaondo and Sucre.
- After the vigil
- Subway line D until 1:30: board at Plaza Italia toward Catedral, or at Palermo toward Congreso de Tucumán. Mitre, Roca electric and Belgrano Sur trains until 1:00 on Wednesday 11; San Martín and Sarmiento (Once–Moreno) with night trains.
Sources: AICA · El Papa en Argentina · Buenos Aires City Government, 2/11 · Ámbito · BAE Negocios · Infobae, 3/11 · Canal 26 · Infobae, 30/10 · La Nación
Monday 9 and Tuesday 10
Córdoba · FAdeA
Youth vigil, Mass, greeting from the Archbishop’s Palace and meeting at the Cathedral.
Registration required. Entry to the FAdeA grounds, for the vigil and the Mass, requires the official registration. It is not needed for Plaza San Martín.
- 10:00Mass, Tuesday 10
- 18:00Grounds open, Monday 9 (North and South entrances)
- 19:00Youth vigil, Monday 9, at FAdeA
Where Military Aviation School esplanade, FAdeA grounds. North entrance: Av. Fuerza Aérea and Circunvalación. South entrance: Av. La Donosa and Circunvalación. Map of the grounds.
Tuesday 10, step by step
- 9:00–9:10Last time to enter on foot.
- 10:00Mass.
- About 11:45Mass ends. The Pope travels in a closed vehicle from the Tropezón interchange to Av. Colón 1300, then by popemobile along Colón, Gral. Paz, Vélez Sarsfield and Hipólito Yrigoyen. Greeting from the Archbishop’s Palace balcony (Hipólito Yrigoyen 98). Route map.
- 15:15Meeting with clergy at the Cathedral; the public follows it standing in Plaza San Martín.
Transport
Free special buses from Monday 9 at 17:00 until Tuesday 10 at 5:30. North zone: they leave from Rodríguez del Busto station (Manuel Cardeñosa and Rodríguez del Busto) and drop off at Circunvalación and Santa Ana, a 40-minute walk away. South zone: they leave from Av. Nores Martínez and Concepción Arenal and drop off at San Antonio and Av. Agustín Roque Arias, a 15-minute walk away. Taxis and remises (booked cars) charge a flat fare of ARS 10,000 from the same points. How to get there.
Car or coach
8 car parks from Monday 9 at 12:00, first come, first served: six around FAdeA, Estadio Kempes (free) and the Córdoba–Carlos Paz highway between the toll plaza and Circunvalación. The closest are a 4–6 km walk away. Coaches park on Circunvalación, between the Villa Unión footbridge and Av. Armada Argentina.
Registration
The Córdoba organizers require registration to enter FAdeA (vigil and Mass). It is not needed for Plaza San Martín.
Bring
ID, water, food, warm clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent and a power bank. A camping or folding chair is allowed.
Not allowed
Glass, alcohol, weapons, knives, tents, aerosols, fireworks, candles, flammable items, lasers, drones, pets, bicycles, scooters, computers, sun umbrellas, non-folding umbrellas, walkie-talkies, suitcases and backpacks over 15 L. Camping is not allowed. Airspace is restricted on Tuesday 10 from 8:00 to 13:00.
Getting back
- Coaches
- Parked on Circunvalación, between the Villa Unión footbridge and Av. Armada Argentina.
- Cars
- Eight car parks: six around FAdeA, Estadio Kempes and the Córdoba–Carlos Paz highway between the toll plaza and Circunvalación. The closest are a 4–6 km walk away.
- Papal corridor
- From 7:00 on Tuesday 10, Av. La Voz del Interior and Circunvalación are fully closed from the airport to FAdeA and Av. Colón.
Sources: El Papa en Córdoba (the site includes a page for foreign visitors) · Official guide (PDF) · Official route · How to get there · Examedia · Bien Despiertos
Wednesday 11
Luján · Basilica
Closing Mass of the visit.
- 10:00Mass, Wednesday 11
- 16:00Public areas (patios) open, Tuesday 10
- 8,000People in the square, invitation only
Where Plaza Belgrano, in front of the Basilica. The square is invitation only (about 8,000 people); everyone else follows the Mass on screens.
By train, the recommended option
- OnceSarmiento line, with more frequent trains, from Once to Moreno.
- MorenoChange to the Moreno–Mercedes branch, which stops at Luján.
Alternative: San Martín line to Dr. Cabred, then local transport.
Opening times
Tuesday 10 at 12:00: the city is closed to cars. At 16:00 the patios along Av. Nuestra Señora de Luján open, first come, first served, with access from the Route 7 roundabout.
Tuesday 10 at 18:00: vigil and festival in Parque San Martín. Wednesday 11, 0:00 to 6:00: entry on foot to Plaza Belgrano, invitation only.
Trains
Once–Moreno: a train every 11 min. Moreno–Mercedes: a train every 30 min with 5-car trains, from 3:00 on Tuesday 10 until 23:30 on Wednesday 11. San Martín line: extra trains between Pilar and Dr. Cabred on Tuesday and Wednesday. From the 9th to the 11th, all lines run a weekday timetable.
Car or coach
Seven road access points with parking for cars and coaches: RN 5, RN 7, Vieja Ruta 7, RP 6, RP 34, RP 47 and RP 192. From the closure point you walk the rest of the way:
- Sarmiento train, Luján station: 3.3 km
- Route RP 34: 3 km
- Route RP 47: 5 km
- Route RP 6: 6 km
- Route RP 192: 7 km
- Route RN 7: 7.3 km
- Vieja Ruta 7: 8.5 km
- Route RN 5: 12 km
Registration
Popemobile
From the totem roundabout along Av. Nuestra Señora de Luján to the Basilica.
Allowed
Sleeping bag, sleeping mat, flashlight, thermos and mate, cap, sunscreen, insect repellent, warm clothes, rain poncho, folding umbrella, backpack up to 15 L, camping or folding chair, flags without poles up to 2×2 m and a power bank.
Not allowed
Weapons and sharp objects, alcohol, glass, drones, lasers, suitcases and backpacks over 15 L, fireworks, flammable items, bicycles, scooters, roller skates, helmets, computers, walkie-talkies, non-folding umbrellas, walking sticks and rigid poles, megaphones, selfie sticks of 20 cm or more, tents, sun umbrellas, pets (except assistance animals).
Medical care
Policlínico, CAPS La Palomita and CIC San Fermín, from Tuesday 10 to Wednesday 11. 51 care posts along the access routes.
Getting back
- Train
- Moreno–Mercedes branch: a train every 30 min until 23:30 on Wednesday 11. At Moreno, Sarmiento line to Once: a train every 11 min.
- San Martín train
- Extra trains between Dr. Cabred and Pilar on Wednesday.
- Car or coach
- On foot back to the closure point of your route: between 3 km (RP 34) and 12 km (RN 5).
- Acceso Oeste
- Closed both ways between Gral. Paz and Luján until 14:00 on Wednesday 11.
Sources: La Nación · Perfil · Panorama Digital · Infobae, 2/11 · La Trocha · Canal 26 · Revista El Abasto · TodoNEA
Monday 9
Claypole · Cottolengo Don Orione
Visit to the staff and the people cared for by the institution.
- 9:15Visit, Monday 9
Where Pequeño Cottolengo Don Orione, Av. Lacaze 3963, Claypole (Almirante Brown, Buenos Aires Province).
To see him
The last stretch is by popemobile, about 700 m along Av. Monteverde.
Without accreditation: Posta del Encuentro, in Parque Don Orione (behind the Cottolengo), with giant screens. The fenced sectors on Av. Monteverde are only for people accredited by their parishes. The inside of the Cottolengo is restricted.
Music
Abel Pintos with the institution’s choir.
Traffic
The Pope travels by road from the city, so there will be closures along the way to Claypole. Arrive early: the security operation starts the night before.
Closures and detours on Route 4 (Av. Lacaze) and nearby streets from the early hours of Monday 9. The Roca line runs night trains that morning.
What to bring to an open-air Mass
- ID or passport
- Water and food
- Any medication you take
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothes and a rain poncho
- Sunscreen and a cap
- Insect repellent
- A charged power bank
Official recommendations from El Papa en Córdoba. What is not allowed: in each guide above and in Useful info.
Road closures
Closures announced by Buenos Aires City, Córdoba and Luján, and flight restrictions at Aeroparque.
Buenos Aires City
Palermo
Av. del Libertador and the Mass perimeter.
- Wed 4 – Mon 16
- Progressive closures up to a full closure of Libertador between Sucre and Ugarteche.
- Sat 7 – Wed 11
- Area with police checkpoints. Entry and exit via Av. Santa Fe, Av. Luis M. Campos and Av. Las Heras. Residents show an ID with their address; hotel guests, their booking; workers, a sworn statement from the City website.
- Cars
- Cars parked on Libertador between Virrey del Pino and Ugarteche, and in the first 100 m of the cross streets, must be moved before early Saturday 7. Those left are towed, free of charge, to the Law School (Facultad de Derecho).
Buenos Aires City
Recoleta · Nunciature
The Pope’s residence, Av. Alvear 1637.
- When
- From 12:00 on Saturday 7 until Wednesday 11 in the afternoon.
- Perimeter
- Libertador, Callao, Quintana, Juncal and Cerrito, with no vehicle traffic.
- Access
- Only at Callao and Quintana, and at Libertad and Quintana.
- Cars
- Cars parked inside the perimeter must be moved before noon on Saturday 7.
Sources: Buenos Aires City Government · MDZ
Córdoba
FAdeA, Circunvalación and downtown
- Mon 9, 12:00
- Around FAdeA, only vehicles and buses heading to the car parks may drive.
- Mon 9, 20:00
- Pedestrians only downtown (Pueyrredón, Chacabuco, Sarmiento and Marcelo T. de Alvear) and around Plaza España. Av. Colón can be crossed until 7:00 on Tuesday 10; after that, full closure.
- Tue 10, 7:00
- Full closure of the papal corridor: Av. La Voz del Interior and Circunvalación, from the airport to FAdeA and Av. Colón.
- Zona Cero
- Downtown between Pueyrredón, Sarmiento, Chacabuco and La Cañada.
Sources: El Papa en Córdoba · Official guide (PDF) · Córdoba Geoportal · Examedia · Villa María Vivo · official maps
Buenos Aires Province
Luján and Acceso Oeste
- From Fri 6
- Partial closures and restrictions in the operation area.
- Tue 10, 12:00
- No vehicle access to Luján. Closures with parking: Route 5 at Jáuregui; Route 47 at Route 5; Route 34 and Vieja Ruta 7 at Route 6, with a detour to Open Door–Colonia Cabred; Route 192 at Open Door; Route 7 highway, Junín to Luján direction, at Cortínez.
- Wed 11, 0:00 to 14:00
- Acceso Oeste closed both ways between Gral. Paz and Luján. Av. Fernández Beschtedt blocked between Route 7 and Carlos Pellegrini.
Buenos Aires City
Aeroparque
Flight restrictions.
- When
- Sun 8, 15:50 to 17:50; Mon 9, 11:15 to 13:15; Tue 10, 6:30 to 8:30 and 17:10 to 19:10.
- Flights
- Check your flight with your airline.
Sources: Canal 26 · Noticias Argentinas
Useful info
Holidays, emergency numbers and what not to bring.
Emergency numbers
Holidays
Mon 9National holiday, whole country (decree 1103/2026).
Tue 10Buenos Aires City and Córdoba Province.
Wed 11Buenos Aires Province.
Source: La Nación, 2/11.
Not allowed
- Weapons, sharp objects and computers.
- Glass containers, alcohol, candles and fireworks.
- Drones, laser pointers, megaphones and walkie-talkies.
- Sun umbrellas, suitcases, backpacks over 15 L, bicycles and scooters.
- Flags with rigid poles: flexible poles only.
Source: AICA, for the Mass in Palermo. Córdoba and Luján have their own lists, in each guide.
Disability, reduced mobility and health
- If you have a disability or reduced mobility, or feel unwell, go to an identified volunteer or a first-aid post.
- Canes and crutches are allowed in Palermo.
- At FAdeA there are rest areas for people with autism, shown on the official map of the grounds.
- In Córdoba, health staff wear a white vest with a red cross. Keep the medical corridors clear.
- In Córdoba there are first-aid posts at FAdeA, Plaza Vélez Sarsfield, Plaza España and Plaza San Martín.
Sources: El Papa en Córdoba · AICA
With children
- Write your name and phone number on their arm or on a wristband.
- Take a photo of them before you leave: it helps describe their clothes if they get lost.
- Agree on an easy-to-find meeting point and tell them that, if they get lost, they should look for a police officer or an identified volunteer.
Official websites
- elpapaenargentina.com.ar · schedule and registration
- elpapaencordoba.com.ar · logistics in Córdoba
- episcopado.org · official program
- vaticannews.va · homilies and speeches