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Pope "very likely" to come to Argentina in November, president says

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Posted on May 26, 2026

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Pope Leo 'Very Likely' to Visit Argentina in November, President Milei Says

Pope Leo's Upcoming Latin America Tour

President Milei's Announcement

BUENOS AIRES, May 26 (Reuters) - Pope Leo is "very likely" to visit Argentina in November, President Javier Milei said on local radio station Radio Mitre on Tuesday.

Tour Schedule and Destinations

Planned Visits in November

Pope Leo is also scheduled to visit Uruguay in November as part of a broader tour of southern Latin America. The trip, announced in February, is expected to include Peru and Argentina.

Additional Information

(Reporting by Leila Miller, Editing by Natalia Siniawski)

Key Takeaways

  • President Milei confirmed a very likely papal visit to Argentina in November within a regional tour that was first announced in February (investing.com)
  • The tour is expected to include Uruguay and Peru, with bishops and church officials estimating an ~80% likelihood for Peru and local authorities discussing Uruguay arrangements (reutersconnect.com)
  • Pope Leo, formerly U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost, served decades in Peru, became a Peruvian citizen in 2015, and the Uruguay trip would be the first papal visit there since 1988 (investing.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Pope Leo expected to visit Argentina?
Pope Leo is 'very likely' to visit Argentina in November, according to President Javier Milei.
What other countries is Pope Leo planning to visit in November?
Pope Leo's tour is expected to include Uruguay and Peru along with Argentina.
Who announced Pope Leo's possible visit to Argentina?
President Javier Milei announced the likely visit during a radio interview.
Where was the announcement about Pope Leo's visit made?
The announcement was made on Argentine local radio station Radio Mitre.

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