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Alejandro Gravier clarifies VIP tent controversy
Alejandro Gravier says they didn't enter VIP catering area at Pope León XIV's mass.
In brief
Alejandro Gravier says they didn't enter VIP catering area at Pope León XIV's mass. Alejandro Gravier denied entering VIP catering area at Pope León XIV's mass, stating they stayed in the general area for three hours. Originally reported by Exitoina.
Alejandro Gravier on VIP tent
Alejandro Gravier explained how they attended Pope León XIV's mass in Palermo.
“Normalmente, a nosotros nos invitan y vos aceptás. Cuando te invitan vos lo vivís con emoción, es casi imposible rechazar una invitación a una misa del Papa”
Arrival at mass location
Gravier and Valeria Mazza arrived at 7:30 and walked around before finding their spot.
Three hours in sun
They stayed in the sun for three hours but said it was worth it for the experience.
“Fuimos al sol, estuvimos bajo el sol tres horas, pero es algo que vale la pena”
VIP tent controversy
Aspects of VIP tent sparked criticism for luxury vs. mass attendance conditions.
Jorge Macri on VIP tent
Jorge Macri said medialunas and budines were unnecessary for the event.
“Las medialunas y los budines estuvieron de más. Yo no lo hubiera puesto, alcanzaba con agua y un café para la espera”
Gravier denies VIP catering
Gravier stated they did not enter the VIP catering area during the event.
“No entramos a esa parte; nosotros justo cuando entramos nos enganchamos con otra gente y después nos fuimos al lugar porque a las 9 te decían que tenías que estar sentado”
At a glance
Alejandro Gravier denied entering VIP catering area at Pope León XIV's mass, stating they stayed in the general area for three hours.
