The Pope’s visit will put this treasured Argentine icon in the global spotlight

The Basilica of Our Lady of Luján, one of Argentina’s most important Catholic shrines, will take a global spotlight on November 11 when Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass there during his first apostolic visit to Argentina. The pontiff is scheduled to arrive in Argentina on November 8 and remain in the country until November 11. During his four-day stay , he will attend several events and festivities in Buenos Aires and Córdoba before continuing on to Peru for the rest of his South American trip. The Vatican has confirmed that the Pope will travel to Luján, located 68 km from Buenos Aires City, on…