Pope Leo XIV's Argentina Visit Rumored for Three Days in November

Vatican City – Speculation is mounting regarding an upcoming visit by Pope Leo XIV to Latin America, with reports suggesting a three-day stop in Argentina during the first half of November.

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Although official confirmation is lacking, this is what is rumored in the Vatican, and I have heard it from several sources.

While official confirmation is pending, sources within the Vatican and local church officials indicate the pontiff's tour could span approximately two weeks. This extended trip is rumored to include around ten days in Peru, three days in Argentina, and a brief one-and-a-half-day visit to Uruguay.

Santiago Olivera, the military bishop of Argentina, currently in the Vatican, shared these rumors after a brief greeting with the Pope. "Although official confirmation is lacking, this is what is rumored in the Vatican, and I have heard it from several sources," Olivera stated. He conveyed the anticipation for the visit, to which the Pope responded with a smile, "We'll see."

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We'll see.

Olivera acknowledged the significant expectation surrounding a potential papal visit to Argentina, noting that while not officially announced, it is considered highly probable. "The announcement is still missing, the technicalities are pending, although they speak of it with considerable certainty here, with a high probability," he said. The itinerary reportedly includes visits to Lima, Chiclayo, Piura, Pulcallpa in the Amazon, and Cuzco in Peru, suggesting a more extensive stay there compared to Argentina and Uruguay.

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The announcement is still missing, the technicalities are pending, although they speak of it with considerable certainty here, with a high probability.