This first day is especially significant because it sets the tone for the Holy Father’s entire visit. His arrival in Argentina is not only a diplomatic occasion, but also a pastoral encounter with a nation deeply shaped by the Catholic faith. The official welcome, the meeting with the President of the Nation, and the gathering with authorities, civil society, and the diplomatic corps will offer Pope Leo XIV an important opportunity to address themes of peace, unity, the common good, human dignity, and the Church’s mission in public life. The Holy Father will also pay homage at the Monument to General San Martín and the Armies of Independence in Plaza San Martín, a meaningful gesture of respect for Argentina’s history, national identity, and the sacrifices that helped shape the country. 🇻🇦 SCHEDULE – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026 Times below are local time in Buenos Aires. • 17:00 - Homage at the Monument to General San Martín and the Armies of Independence 📍 Plaza San Martín (3:00PM ET) • 17:20 – Welcome Ceremony 📍 Casa Rosada (3:20PM ET) • 17:50 – Visit with the President of the Nation 📍 Casa Rosada (3:50PM ET) • 18:30 – Meeting with Authorities, Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps 📍 Palacio Libertad – Centro Cultural Domingo Faustino Sarmiento (4:30PM ET) Watch every detail of this historic Apostolic Journey with no interruptions on Divine Mercy Plus, the official channel of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, and on YouTube at @padresmarianosUSA. 🕝 Livestream begins: 2:30 PM ET 🕟 4:30 PM in Buenos Aires Join us in prayer for Pope Leo XIV, for the people of Argentina, and for the spiritual fruits of this Apostolic Journey.