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Pope Finds Wounded Argentina
Pope Leo XIV visits Argentina amid crisis, division, and poverty.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV visits Argentina amid crisis, division, and poverty. Pope Leo XIV will find Argentina wounded, divided, and in crisis during his upcoming visit. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Pope's Visit to Argentina
Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva said Pope Leo XIV will find Argentina wounded, divided, and in crisis during his next month visit.
“Pope Leo will find an Argentina that has been in crisis for many years”
Papal Itinerary Details
Pope Leo XIV arrives from Uruguay on November 8, stays until November 11, then travels to Peru.
Historical Context
This is the first papal visit to Argentina in 38 years; Pope Francis never returned to Argentina after being elected in 2013.
Political Divide
Archbishop García Cuerva described Argentina as wounded by the grieta, a political divide causing disqualification and intolerance.
“He will find an Argentina wounded and divided by that famous grieta [political divide] that hurts deep in the soul of the people”
Poverty Statistics
Poverty increased in the first half of this year, affecting one-third of the population and almost half of children under 14.
Pilgrimage Expectations
The Catholic Church’s Luján pilgrimage expects over one million attendees despite bad weather forecasts.
At a glance
Pope Leo XIV will find Argentina wounded, divided, and in crisis during his upcoming visit.
