# Pope Leo XIV gets rock-star treatment

> Pope Leo XIV draws massive crowds in Europe and Argentina despite his modest approach.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV gets rock-star treatment · Buenos Aires Times
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV draws massive crowds in Europe and Argentina despite his modest approach.
- Keywords: pope leo xiv, argentina, president javier milei, religious crowds, catholic church, military catholicism, religious conflict, islam, Buenos Aires Times
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/a-low-key-pope-gets-rock-star-treatment.phtml
- Author: James Neilson
- Published: 2026-11-14T03:57:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pope leo xiv, argentina, president javier milei, religious crowds, catholic church, military catholicism, religious conflict, islam, news, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV attracts large crowds in Europe and Argentina while President Milei faces criticism for his confrontational style.