Argentina
The Government is weighing a holiday for Leo XIV’s visit and is preparing a special security operation
The Pope’s arrival in Argentina will be from November 8 to 11. At Casa Rosada, national officials and Church representatives gave details of an agenda that will include activities in Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján.
The national Government confirmed that it is still studying the possibility of declaring a holiday, administrative leave or non-working day during Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina, scheduled between November 8 and 11. According to information provided at a press conference at Casa Rosada by Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva, a security deployment is also being prepared that, according to Todo Noticias, was described as the “largest in history”.
According to Todo Noticias and La Nación, the announcement also included the president of the Argentine Episcopal Conference, Marcelo Colombo, and the apostolic nuncio in Argentina, Michael Wallace Banach. Quirno said the possible measure to facilitate participation in the Pope’s activities is still under review and that its scope and where it could apply have not yet been defined.
According to Todo Noticias, the Executive Branch seeks to strip political content from Leo XIV’s stop at the Cottolengo Don Orione, an institution that assists people with disabilities. On that point, Quirno said the Government welcomes the visit and linked it to gaining knowledge of a relevant issue for the country.
The official schedule released by the Vatican and reviewed by La Nación indicates that the pontiff will arrive from Montevideo and remain in Argentina until November 11. During his stay, he will have activities in Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján, with visits to the Catholic University of Argentina, the Cottolengo Don Orione and the Devoto prison, as well as meetings with Javier Milei, business leaders, union leaders and representatives of different sectors.
La Nación added that Aerolíneas Argentinas will be in charge of transporting the Pope on the international legs between Montevideo and Argentina, and then from Buenos Aires to Lima, the final stop on his Latin American tour.
Regarding the Pride March, scheduled for November 7, one day before the head of the Church’s arrival, Todo Noticias reported that Quirno said the timetable had already been taken into account so it would not interfere with the security plan.
Banach said Leo XIV will arrive in the country as head of state, but above all as a pastor, with a visit of an “eminently pastoral” nature, according to Todo Noticias. Meanwhile, Colombo expressed the local Church’s joy over confirmation of the trip and said the Pope’s presence could open a stage of dialogue and unity.
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