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Pope Leo XIV South American tour preparations underway
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to conduct a South American tour in November 2026, including visits to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. In Argentina, the visit is set for November 8–11, with planned stops in Buenos Aires, Luján, and Córdoba. This marks the first papal visit to the country in nearly four decades.
In preparation, the Argentine Episcopal Conference has launched a national fundraising campaign on August 22–23 to support the logistics of the trip. Meanwhile, Argentine Deputy Jorge Taiana has proposed declaring November 9–11 as non-working days to facilitate public participation. Security forces in Córdoba have already begun coordinating large-scale safety operations.
In Peru, local authorities in Cusco are calling for accelerated infrastructure and road maintenance to accommodate expected crowds. In the northern region of Chiclayo, officials have raised concerns regarding a shortage of hotel capacity and poor road conditions to meet the anticipated influx of over one million visitors.
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Argentina · Argentine Episcopal Conference · Automóvil Club Argentino · Buenos Aires · Cordoba · Cusco · Javier Milei · Jorge Taiana · Juan Pablo II · Leon XIV · Peru · Pope Leo XIV
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Córdoba Police have begun coordinating security operations for the papal visit. canalc.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chiclayo faces a shortage of hotel beds and road infrastructure ahead of the papal tour in Peru. diariocorreo.pe
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Argentine Episcopal Conference has launched a national collection to fund the visit of Pope Leo XIV. mediosrioja.com.ar · lu32.com.ar · www.obispadocastrenseargentina.org · polityka.co.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Pope's itinerary in Argentina includes stops in Buenos Aires, Luján, and Córdoba. noticiasargentinas.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] National Deputy Jorge Taiana proposed declaring November 9, 10, and 11, 2026, as non-working days. enlineanoticias.com.ar · www.perfil.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Argentina from November 8 to November 11, 2026. noticiasargentinas.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The national collection is scheduled to take place on August 22 and 23. www.obispadocastrenseargentina.org · polityka.co.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cusco councilman Alexander Blanco requested the acceleration of public works ahead of the Pope's visit to Peru. diarioelsolcusco.pe