Farewell Ceremony from Argentina, Departure from Buenos Aires, Telegram to the President of the Argentine Republic, Telegram to the Head of State of Chile during the flight from Buenos Aires to Lima, Official Welcome
Farewell Ceremony from Argentina, Departure from Buenos Aires
Telegram to the President of the Argentine Republic
Telegram to the Head of State of Chile during the flight from Buenos Aires to Lima
Official Welcome at the Base Aérea del Callao (Grupo Aéreo No. 8 de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú)
Farewell Ceremony from Argentina, Departure from Buenos Aires
After leaving the Basilica of Luján, the Pope transferred by car to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini International Airport for the farewell ceremony from Argentina.
Upon arrival at the airport, the Holy Father was welcomed at the entrance of the protocol pavilion by the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Javier Milei.
After a musical performance, the Military Honours and the greeting of the delegations, the President of the Republic took leave of the Holy Father, who boarded an Aerolíneas Argentinas A330-200 bound for Lima.
The aircraft carrying the Pontiff departed at 14.38 (18.38 in Rome), and landed at the Base Aérea del Callao (Grupo Aéreo No. 8 de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú) at 17.01 (23.01 in Rome).
Telegram to the President of the Argentine Republic
As he left Argentine territory, the Holy Father sent the following telegram to the President of the Argentine Republic, His Excellency Mr. Javier Milei:
Telegram
His Excellency Javier Milei
President of the Argentine Republic
Buenos Aires
At the conclusion of my Apostolic Journey to Argentina, I wish to extend my gratitude to Your Excellency, the Authorities and all Argentinians for the kind welcome and many gestures of fraternity extended to me during these past days. As I now begin my Apostolic Journey to Peru, I willingly invoke upon your country Almighty God’s blessings of peace and wisdom.
Leo PP. XIV
Telegram to the Head of State of Chile during the flight from Buenos Aires to Lima
During the flight to Lima, while passing through Chilean airspace, the Holy Father Leo XIV sent the following telegram to the Head of State of Chile:
Overflight Chile
His Excellency José Antonio Kast
President of the Republic of Chile
Santiago
As I fly over Chilean airspace on my Apostolic Journey to Peru, I offer cordial greetings to Your Excellency and your fellow citizens, invoking upon the nation Almighty God’s gifts of peace and concord.
Leo PP. XIV
Official Welcome at the Base Aérea del Callao (Grupo Aéreo No. 8 de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú)
Upon arrival at the Base Aérea del Callao (Grupo Aéreo No. 8 de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú, Pope Leo XIV was welcomed by the President of the Peruvian Republic, Her Excellency Ms. Keika Sofìa Fujimori Higuchi, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mr. Carlos Espá, and by the Commander General of the Ala Aerea N.2, Julio César Gutiérrez Gonzales, at the foot of the front staircase of the aircraft. Two children offered him flowers. Then, the Holy Father and the President of the Republic proceeded to the VIP Lounge for a short private meeting.
At the end, the President took leave of the Holy Father, who transferred by car and open car to the Palacio de Gobierno for the welcome ceremony.
