Pope John Paul II visited Argentina in 1982 and 1987

Pope John Paul II conducted two significant visits to Argentina, occurring in 1982 and 1987. The first visit in June 1982 was a brief, 31-hour trip that took place during the final days of the Falklands War. To maintain neutrality and avoid appearing to support either side in the conflict, the Pope added Argentina to his scheduled itinerary for Great Britain.

The second visit, which took place from April 6 to April 12, 1987, occurred during the presidency of Raúl Alfonsín. This seven-day tour spanned ten provinces and included meetings with the president, workers, and business leaders. During this trip, the Pope addressed various social and political contexts, including debates over the Divorce Law and labor unrest.

In 1987, the Pope traveled to cities such as Bahía Blanca, Viedma, Córdoba, Tucumán, Salta, Corrientes, and Paraná. His itinerary included addressing large crowds, meeting with indigenous communities, and participating in religious ceremonies. The visits were characterized by massive public mobilization and the Pope's role as a mediator in regional peace efforts, such as the Beagle Channel dispute with Chile.