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A Vatican delegation is set to arrive in Argentina one week before Pope Leo XIV's visit, contingent on the pontiff's health, the Argentine Episcopal Conference confirmed. The delegation's arrival suggests preparations are on track, despite uncertainty surrounding the pope's ability to undertake his planned trip to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru following lung surgery.

The Argentine spokesperson stated that the delegation will visit all destinations where Pope Leo is expected to appear, including Buenos Aires City, Claypole, and Luján in Buenos Aires province, as well as Córdoba. This will be the delegation's second and final visit before the pope's scheduled trip. Peruvian Foreign Minister Carlos Espá also confirmed that the Vatican team will visit Peru to oversee preparations.

Pope Leo is expected to travel to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, presiding over religious services and visiting significant Catholic landmarks. Public appearances by Pope Leo have shown signs of positive health; he led his first General Audience since surgery and took a ride in the popemobile. The Catholic community remains optimistic about the pope's ability to complete his South American journey, especially to Uruguay and Argentina, two countries that previous Pope Francis never visited during his papacy.

Although the Vatican has not officially confirmed Leo's travel plans, his agenda remains unchanged, and preparations proceed as planned following his lung surgery.