From Buenos Aires Times · James Neilson · · 1m 30s
Pope Leo XIV gets rock-star treatment
Pope Leo XIV draws massive crowds in Europe and Argentina despite his modest approach.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV draws massive crowds in Europe and Argentina despite his modest approach. Pope Leo XIV attracts large crowds in Europe and Argentina while President Milei faces criticism for his confrontational style. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Pope Leo XIV's crowd appeal
Pope Leo XIV attracts over a million people in Madrid for an open-air Mass five months ago.
Paris crowds for Pope
Almost a million Parisians and tourists attended Pope Leo XIV's brief apostolic visit to France in September.
Argentina's religious crowds
In Argentina, where large crowds are common, Pope Leo XIV's gatherings drew even bigger numbers than in Europe.
Religious meaning in modern society
Many people feel life needs a religious dimension that modern societies, which are allegedly rationalist, cannot provide.
Catholic conversion efforts
Catholicism has notable converts like former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and US Vice-President JD Vance.
Milei's confrontational style
President Javier Milei is internationally known for hurling obscene insults at anyone who disagrees with him.
Milei's religious fervor
Milei is probably Argentina's most religious president, believing in his creed more intensely than Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo's economic criticism
Pope Leo criticized President Milei's economic policies, urging greater kindness toward the poor, sick, and disabled.
Christian decline in Middle East
Christian communities in the Middle East face near extinction due to Islamist groups targeting them.
The short version
Pope Leo XIV attracts large crowds in Europe and Argentina while President Milei faces criticism for his confrontational style.