Argentina is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV, who will undertake an apostolic visit to the country from Sunday, November 8 to Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as part of his tour of South America.
During four days, the Pontiff will participate in religious celebrations, institutional meetings and activities with diverse communities in Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján.
Under the motto “Welcome everyone. Go and announce”, the visit will feature five encounters open to the public, in addition to other activities included in the official agenda.
For those who wish to attend, a fundamental detail: free registration is already open through the official papal visit website. Although some celebrations allow free entry, the organizers recommend signing up in advance to facilitate planning and to receive information about entry locations and times. Other encounters require mandatory registration and approval.
How to register to see Pope Leo XIV in Argentina
The Argentine Episcopal Conference has set up an official platform to organize the participation of the faithful.
The registration page is www.elpapaenargentina.com.ar.
To complete the registration, the following steps must be followed:
- Access the official schedule of the Pope’s visit.
- Find the city and the specific encounter you wish to attend.
- Select the option “View event”.
- Read the requirements and fill out the registration form.
- Check your email to review the confirmation and access instructions.
Registration is free and must be completed separately for each encounter. For public masses, registration is recommended and is recorded at the moment. By contrast, the youth encounter and the activity for clergy and the consecrated life require email verification and approval from the organization.
Those who have already registered do not need to do so again. The status of the registration can be checked on the same platform.
Pope’s Schedule in Argentina: Days, Times and Venues
The official itinerary includes activities from November 8 to 11, with events open to the public at three locations.
Sunday, November 8: Arrival in Buenos Aires
Pope Leo XIV will arrive at Jorge Newbery Airport at 16:30, coming from Montevideo. His first day will be largely devoted to ceremonial and institutional activities.
- 16:30: arrival at Jorge Newbery Airport.
- 17:00: visit to the Monument to General San Martín, at Plaza San Martín.
- 17:20: welcome ceremony at the Casa Rosada.
- 17:50: meeting with the President of the Nation.
- 18:30: meeting with authorities, representatives of civil society and the diplomatic corps at Palacio Libertad.
These activities are not part of the five general encounters with public registration.
Monday, November 9: Large Mass in Buenos Aires
The Monday will begin with a visit to the Little Cottolengo Don Orione in Claypole, scheduled for 9:15. At 11:30, the Pope will preside over a Mass at the Monument to the Spaniards, in Buenos Aires.
This will be one of the main opportunities for the faithful to participate in a celebration with the Pontiff. Registration is free and recommended.
In the afternoon, Leo XIV will continue with meetings related to the world of work, religious leaders and members of the Argentine episcopate.
Tuesday, November 10: Mass in Córdoba and Youth Meeting
Tuesday will be one of the busiest days of the visit. The Pope will travel to Córdoba, where it is planned that he presides over a Mass at 10:00 on the FAdeA premises, the Argentine Aircraft Factory.
Registration for this celebration is recommended and free. At 15:15, there will be a meeting at the Cathedral Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, intended for bishops, priests, deacons, religious, seminarians and pastoral agents.
For this activity, registration and approval from the organization are required. Afterwards, the Pontiff will return to Buenos Aires.
At 20:15, he will lead a youth meeting at the Monument to the Spaniards. This activity is aimed at participants between 15 and 35 years old and requires mandatory pre-registration, validation of the email and approval of the request.
Wednesday, November 11: Mass in Luján and Farewell
The final day of Pope Leo XIV’s visit in Argentina will include a visit to the Federal Penitentiary Complex of Buenos Aires, scheduled for 08:00.
At 10:00, he will preside over a Mass in the square of the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján, one of the country’s main pilgrimage sites. Registration is free and recommended.
Finally, at 13:30 there will be a farewell ceremony at Ezeiza International Airport and at 14:00 his departure to Lima, Peru is scheduled.
Is it mandatory to register to attend the encounters with the Pope?
It is important to distinguish the conditions of each activity. For the three public masses in Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján, registration is recommended, but access is open. The organization even clarified that those who have not registered can still approach these celebrations.
In contrast, the youth meeting and the activity with the clergy require mandatory registration, email verification and organization approval, as places are assigned to participants.
Therefore, the recommendation is to sign up in advance and check the specific conditions of each event.
All information is available on the official papal visit website.
What to bring and when entry opens
The organizers announced that access to the venues for public gatherings will be opened approximately three hours before each celebration.
Among the recommendations for attendees are to bring ID or passport, water, sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable footwear.
It is also advisable to check in advance the guidelines on public transportation, road closures and entry points.
It is not permitted to bring weapons, sharp objects, fireworks, glass containers, alcoholic beverages, drones, suitcases or large backpacks.
Entry times and specific restrictions may change, so it is important to review the official details of each event before setting out.
How to follow the Pope’s visit if you cannot attend in person
Those who cannot travel to Buenos Aires, Córdoba or Luján will also have options to accompany the visit.
The organizers announced the so-called Meeting Posts, community spaces scattered across various provinces where the faithful can gather to follow the activities on large screens.
The available posts can be consulted in the corresponding section of the official schedule.
Updates on coverage and information about broadcasts will also be available on the Vatican’s official channels, especially Vatican News.
Links and specific broadcast times should be verified when the organizers publish the final schedule.
Where to check the latest news about the Pope’s Visit
As this agenda may undergo changes due to organizational, security or logistical matters, it is important to check official updates.
The website www.elpapaenargentina.com.ar gathers the timings, venues, registration forms, participation requirements and recommendations for attendees.
Before attending any encounter, it is advisable to revisit the site to confirm the times and access instructions.
Pope Leo XIV’s visit will be an opportunity for thousands of people to share in celebrations and encounters with the Pontiff, both in person and from different points of the country.
And for those who wish to accompany him personally, the first step is simple: choose the encounter, review the requirements and complete the free registration on the official platform.
