Pope Francis confirmed that a visit to Argentina “is on the agenda” for after the elections

2023-08-04 10:49:07

Pope Francisco reiterated that a possible visit to Argentina «It’s on the show” for following the general elections that will be held this year and that the Vatican will study “if it can be done.”

«I can confirm it’s on the show. We will see if it can be done, once the election year is over.” raised the pontiff when asked by the new life magazine regarding a possible trip to his native country.

According to Jorge Bergoglio, 86, “Once the elections are over, you can do” what would be his first visit as Pope to the country.

«Right now I only think of Argentina… and maybe Uruguay“He added regarding the countries that the apostolic journey might include.

At the same time, the Pope acknowledged that “there have already been several attempts before, but the elections frustrated the visit»given that the Holy See advises once morest papal travel during election years.

Last May, the pontiff had announced in public that “The idea is to go to Argentina next year, let’s see if it’s possible”

Francisco stated on several occasions that he planned to visit Argentina at the end of 2017 on a tour of the Southern Cone that was finally canceled due to the electoral schedule in Chile.


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