Vatican Delegation Scouting Key Sites in Argentina Ahead of Pope Leo XIV's Historic Visit
A Vatican advance team, led by Father José Salas Castañeda, completed a busy day of preparations in Buenos Aires and its surroundings on Thursday, September 3, 2026, for the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Argentina, scheduled for November 8-11. The itinerary includes visits to a prison, a care home, and the iconic Luján Basilica, setting the stage for a historic papal journey.