Pope Leo XIV Argentina visit draws thousands of pilgrims to Córdoba buses
Pilgrims from across Argentina are traveling by bus to Córdoba for Pope Leo XIV's Mass at the FAdeA grounds.
KEY POINTS
- Pope Leo XIV arrived in Argentina on Sunday afternoon
- Main Mass at FAdeA grounds in Córdoba expected to draw 800,000 to one million people
- Pilgrims from San Juan and other provinces traveled by chartered bus
- Córdoba authorities set up six official parking areas four to six kilometers from the venue
- Visit concludes in Luján on Wednesday, November 11
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Argentina on Sunday afternoon at Buenos Aires' Jorge Newbery Airport. Thirty-nine years have passed since a pope last set foot on Argentine soil.
On Monday, November 9, a national holiday, the pontiff held several events in Buenos Aires City, including Mass at the Monumento de los Españoles. He traveled to Córdoba early on Tuesday.
“Thirty-nine years have passed since a pope last set foot on Argentine soil.”
The main Mass will be celebrated at the Argentine Aircraft Factory (FAdeA) grounds in Córdoba. Organizers estimate that between 800,000 and one million people will attend.
Pilgrims from San Juan and other provinces have filled chartered buses, and ticket offices have added services. Some families pooled money to ensure no one misses the historic trip.
Córdoba authorities designated six official parking areas between four and six kilometers from the venue. The archdiocese arranged free accommodation for around 2,800 people from other provinces.
The pontiff will tour Córdoba in the popemobile, visit the archbishop's residence, and meet clergy at the Cathedral. He will return to Buenos Aires that evening to lead a vigil with young people in Palermo.
On Wednesday, November 11, he will visit a federal prison and conclude his visit to Argentina in Luján.
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