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51st Youth Pilgrimage to Luján Sets Off With Large Turnout

A broad logistics operation provides water, medical care and volunteer guidance across the 60‑kilometer route toward the 7 a.m. Sunday Mass.

Overview

  • The march began at 10 a.m. from the San Cayetano Sanctuary in Liniers, proceeding along Avenida Rivadavia through Morón, Merlo, Moreno and General Rodríguez to National Route 7.
  • This year’s motto is “Mother, give us love to walk with hope.”
  • Organizers report 58 health posts and 14 medical support points, with hydration stations, portable toilets and assistance from Cáritas, the Red Cross and hospital teams.
  • AySA deployed 12 potable‑water tanker trucks and refill points to supply pilgrims along the route.
  • Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva said more than a million participants are expected, and he will celebrate the central Mass at 7 a.m. Sunday at the basilica.