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Religious pilgrimages and papal visit in Luján

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The 52nd National Youth Pilgrimage to Luján ~~commenced on Saturday,~~ continued through Sunday, October ~~3, as thousands of~~ 4, with an estimated two million people participating in the event. Despite facing heavy rain and cold temperatures, devotees ~~began~~ proceeded with the approximately 60-kilometer ~~walk~~ trek from the Sanctuary of San Cayetano in Liniers to the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján. ~~Despite heavy rain and storms affecting the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, the procession continued, with the pilgrim image of~~ To support the ~~Virgin protected by~~ massive mobilization, authorities maintained a ~~transparent cover.~~ large-scale assistance operation. This included 6,000 volunteers, mobile hospitals, medical personnel, ambulances, and police. Infrastructure such as chemical toilets, water stations, and food distribution points were established along the route to assist pilgrims traveling long distances to fulfill personal promises and seek blessings. Under the theme ‘Mother, in your embrace we recognize each other as brothers,’ the ~~event~~ pilgrimage serves as a spiritual precursor to the anticipated visit of Pope Leo XIV to Argentina in November. ~~Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva participated in the start of the march, emphasizing themes of unity and social brotherhood, noting that the~~ The event reflects a sense of national unity and hope. During the central mass, the Archbishop urged citizens to overcome social divisions and intolerance. A massive 36-hour security and health operation has been deployed by the Buenos Aires provincial government across seven districts, including La Matanza, Morón, Ituzaingó, Moreno, Tres de Febrero, Merlo, and General Rodríguez. This logistical effort utilizes approximately 6,000 volunteers, mobile hospitals, ambulances, and hydration stations. To manage the high volume of travelers, authorities have implemented special train services on the line between Moreno and Luján. Participation estimates range from one to two million people expected to arrive in Luján over the weekend, culminating in culminated with a central mass scheduled at the Basilica on ~~Sunday at 7:00 AM. This pilgrimage is a long-standing tradition that has been held annually since 1975.~~ Sunday.

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