Argentina
The Government awaits the Vatican’s schedule to finalize Leo XIV’s visit and is analyzing holidays
At Casa Rosada, they are waiting for official confirmation of the itinerary to call another meeting with the Church and the provinces involved. It is also still under review which days could be declared a holiday during the Pontiff’s stay.
The national Government is closely following the organization of Leo XIV’s trip to Argentina and expects the Vatican to confirm the official schedule in the coming hours in order to move forward with a new coordination meeting, according to Infobae.
According to that outlet, the meeting will be led by the Secretary General of the Presidency, Karina Milei, and will once again bring together representatives of the Church, the Executive Branch and the governments of the province of Buenos Aires, Córdoba and the City of Buenos Aires.
Among the points under review is the holiday schedule during the three days of the visit. Infobae noted that for weeks the possibility of declaring a holiday between November 8 and 11 has been under study. In that context, the Buenos Aires provincial government asked that Wednesday the 11th be declared a holiday, the day on which a Mass is scheduled in Plaza Belgrano, next to the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján. Official sources cited by that outlet indicated that Monday appears to be the most likely option, while Tuesday and Wednesday remain under review.
Also according to Infobae, the creation of three Federal Unified Commands is being promoted for the Pope’s security in the City of Buenos Aires, in Luján and Claypole, and in Córdoba. Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva is working on the operation linked to public order and the development of the activities.
The itinerary under consideration includes Leo XIV’s arrival on Sunday, November 8, in the afternoon. That day he would take part in a floral offering at the Monument to General Don José de San Martín, hold a bilateral meeting with President Javier Milei at Casa Rosada, greet the Cabinet and then lead a gathering at Palacio Libertad with authorities, representatives of civil society and members of the diplomatic corps. The day would end at the Apostolic Nunciature, where he would stay.
For Monday the 9th, Infobae reported a visit to the Pequeño Cottolengo Argentino Don Orione, in Claypole, where he would have his first meeting with Axel Kicillof. A Mass is also scheduled at the Monument to the Spaniards, with Javier Milei expected to attend, as well as an activity at the Universidad Católica Argentina with workers and union representatives. Added to that would be an ecumenical and interreligious meeting at Palacio San Martín, a celebration at the Cathedral of Buenos Aires and a dinner with bishops. The outlet added that a possible visit to Devoto prison is also on the table.
On Tuesday the 10th, the schedule would move to Córdoba, with public activities, meetings with members of the Church, a Mass and a tour of the local cathedral. Later, he would return to Buenos Aires to take part in a vigil with young people.
The final day, Wednesday the 11th, would have as its central event a Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján. According to Infobae, afterward he could visit the Villa Marista de Luján before departing for Peru from Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Ezeiza.
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