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Pope Leo’s Record-Breaking Argentina Visit
Pope Leo XIV’s largest mass in Argentina unites 3 million during economic crisis.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV’s largest mass in Argentina unites 3 million during economic crisis. Pope Leo XIV’s mass in Córdoba drew 3 million attendees amid Argentina’s economic crisis, urging care for vulnerable groups and opposing austerity. Originally reported by Argentina Reports.
Pope Leo XIV’s Arrival
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Buenos Aires on Sunday afternoon for his first papal visit to Argentina in 39 years.
Mass Attendance
The mass at the Argentine Aircraft Factory drew an estimated three million attendees, the largest since Pope Leo succeeded Pope Francis.
Meeting with Leaders
Pope Leo met with President Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada and received keys to Buenos Aires from Governor Jorge Macri.
Economic Crisis Address
Pope Leo addressed Argentina’s prolonged socioeconomic crisis, urging education funding, elderly care, youth futures, and disability support.
Disability Center Visit
Pope Leo visited the Little Cottolengo Don Orione, a home for over 400 people with disabilities, where he called their lives 'a blessing'.
“Their lives are not a burden to society; they are a blessing.”
Public Address
Pope Leo spoke for 25 minutes on economic uncertainty, stating the economy must serve people, not the reverse.
“The economy must serve the person and not the person serve the economy.”
Next Steps
Pope Leo will celebrate a third mass at the Basilica of Luján before departing for Peru on November 17.
The key point
Pope Leo XIV’s mass in Córdoba drew 3 million attendees amid Argentina’s economic crisis, urging care for vulnerable groups and opposing austerity.
