From Buenos Aires Times · Sofía Barragan, AFP · · 50s
Pope Leo XIV's Argentine Moments
Pope Leo XIV meets a cheeky boy, blesses a couple, and receives a capybara toy during his Argentina tour.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV meets a cheeky boy, blesses a couple, and receives a capybara toy during his Argentina tour. Pope Leo XIV receives a capybara toy from a boy during his Argentina tour, highlighting local culture and playful interactions. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Cardinal Rossi's joke
The Archbishop of Córdoba, Jesuit cardinal Ángel Rossi, joked about needing a psychologist due to low self-esteem.
“Now I’ll have to go the psychologist due to my low self-esteem”
Boy's ring comment
A 10-year-old boy called the Pope's golden ring 'cool' in colloquial Argentine.
“Alto anillito, eh!”
Couple's blessing request
A young couple asked Pope Leo XIV for a blessing before their Saturday wedding.
“Holy Father, we’re getting married this Saturday [November 14]. Could you give us your blessing?”
Capybara gift
A boy gave Pope Leo XIV a capybara cuddly toy, which he accepted with a smile.
VIP section critique
City Mayor Jorge Macri defended the papal event's food against criticism for being too luxurious.
“Reviewing everything done, in such a big event, it seems to me that the medialunas and cakes were over the top.”
The bottom line
Pope Leo XIV receives a capybara toy from a boy during his Argentina tour, highlighting local culture and playful interactions.
