Pope will wrap up Argentina tour with a visit to a prison and a shrine before heading home to Peru

Pope Leo XIV will conclude his Argentina tour on Wednesday with two significant events. First, he will meet with inmates at the Devoto Prison, a site that holds a dark history tied to Argentina's military dictatorship. Second, he will deliver a final Mass at the national shrine of Argentina, the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Luján.

Both locations have deep sentimental value for Pope Francis, but Leo's concluding stops in Argentina will be less emotional compared to his return to Peru, where a massive national party is planned to welcome him. The Pope, formerly known as Padre Robert, has a special connection to Peru, having spent over two decades there as a missionary priest and bishop. He is beloved in Peru for his work with poor communities.