# Pope Leo XIV Visits Devoto Prison

> Pope Leo XIV delivers hope message to 74 Devoto inmates during prison visit.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV Visits Devoto Prison · Buenos Aires Herald
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV delivers hope message to 74 Devoto inmates during prison visit. Pope Leo XIV encourages Devoto inmates to rebuild lives through faith after…
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- Source: Buenos Aires Herald — https://buenosairesherald.com/society/pope-leo-xiv-brings-message-of-hope-and-recovery-to-devoto-inmates
- Author: Buenos Aires Herald
- Published: 2026-11-11T13:21:01+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo xiv, devoto prison, buenos aires city, federal prison complex, inmates, faith, rehabilitation, argentina, news
## Pope's Prison Visit
Pope Leo XIV spoke to 74 inmates at Federal Prison Complex in Villa Devoto.
## Inmate Testimonies
Three men shared how faith helped them cope with incarceration and rebuild lives.
## Pope's Hope Message
Pope Leo said a new life is possible through faith and hope.

> I hope that all of us, myself included, can carry this message in our hearts: a new life is possible. It is the hope we need
## Prison Transfer Details
1,400 inmates transferred to Marcos Paz jail over past month.
## Pope's Key Message
Time in prison can lead to personal growth and community reintegration through faith.

> Time spent in this institution can be an opportunity to start anew, making peace with God and rejoining their families and society without fear
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV encourages Devoto inmates to rebuild lives through faith after prison.