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Pope Leo visits Devoto Prison
Pope Leo XIV visits Devoto Prison, closing its dark history as Argentina's last prison.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV visits Devoto Prison, closing its dark history as Argentina's last prison. Pope Leo XIV visits Devoto Prison on November 10, 2024, marking its permanent closure after 97 years and a history of political repression and massacre. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Herald.
Pope Leo's Argentina trip
Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to Argentina includes meetings with political leaders and youth groups.
Devoto Prison visit
Pope Leo will meet 74 inmates at Devoto Prison, the last remaining prison in Buenos Aires City.
Papal prison tradition
Pope John XXIII started the tradition of visiting prisons in 1958, now central to Pope Francis' work.
Devoto Prison history
Devoto Prison opened in 1927 and closed after 97 years, ending its use as a clandestine detention center during the 1976-1983 dictatorship.
Devoto's political role
Devoto housed political prisoners after 1955, leading to overpopulation and violence in the neighborhood.
Devotazo incident
In 1973, Peronist activists forced Devoto open during the 'Devotazo' to free political prisoners.
Massacre in 1978
65 prisoners died in the 'Masacre en el Pabellón Séptimo' after a guard-inmate argument led to a crackdown.
In short
Pope Leo XIV visits Devoto Prison on November 10, 2024, marking its permanent closure after 97 years and a history of political repression and massacre.
