Pope Leo XIV received an unusual welcome as his flight landed in Buenos Aires on Sunday, November 8: a message by radio from the control tower at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery.
“Permítanos transmitir este mensaje al Santo Padre,” the tower began. “Queremos darle la más cálida bienvenida al espacio aéreo argentino. Es una inmensa alegría para todos los argentinos recibirlo en nuestro país. Nos llena de emoción su presencia y el significado de esta visita para nuestra nación. Bienvenido a la Argentina, Santo Padre. Bienvenidos todos, vayan y anuncien.”
In English: “Let us pass on this message to the Holy Father. Holy Father, from the control tower of Jorge Newbery Airport, we want to give you the warmest welcome to Argentine airspace. It is an immense joy for all Argentines to receive you in our country. Your presence, and the meaning of this visit for our nation, fill us with emotion. Welcome to Argentina, Holy Father. Welcome, everyone; go and proclaim.”
The Pope’s aircraft touched down minutes later. President Javier Milei greeted him on the tarmac, and the two traveled into the city for the official welcome at the Casa Rosada, the first events of the Pope’s visit to Argentina.
Video: EWTN News
