# Youngsters Find Hope with Pope Leo XIV

> Teenagers in Argentina share faith and friendship after Pope Leo XIV's visit.
- Title: Youngsters Find Hope with Pope Leo XIV · Buenos Aires Times
- Summary: Teenagers in Argentina share faith and friendship after Pope Leo XIV's visit. Argentine teenagers experienced hope and community during Pope Leo XIV's visit…
- Keywords: pope leo xiv, argentina, buenos aires, youth, catholic church, faith, friendship, hope, pope francis, milei, disabled, cottolengo don orione
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/faith-friendship-hope-youngsters-on-pope-leo-xiv-visit.phtml
- Author: Giselle Leclercq
- Published: 2026-11-12T04:23:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pope leo xiv, argentina, buenos aires, youth, catholic church, faith, friendship, hope, pope francis, milei, disabled, cottolengo don orione
## Teenagers gather in Buenos Aires
Most young people arrived in groups around the Monument to the Spaniards in Buenos Aires this week.
## Optimism among youth
Youth felt optimism despite limited knowledge of Pope Leo XIV's schedule in Argentina.
## Reasons for attendance
Some attended out of faith, others for curiosity, and many to share experiences with friends.
## Group at La Boca
Fátima and Priscila from La Boca attended Pope Leo XIV's visit to share time and brotherhood.

> We came to spend time together and see the Pope
## Family with Zoe
Zoe and family arrived early in Buenos Aires to watch Pope Leo XIV's visit.

> I came yesterday and had a good time, so I wanted to come back
## Faith and exams
Zoe's family experienced faith renewal and academic success during Pope Leo XIV's visit.

> I've been baptised, received my First Communion and been confirmed, but I had drifted away from my faith and now I'm trying to find my way back
## Family support
Zoe's mother shared family experiences with online grooming and Pope Leo XIV's message.

> We had to go through it together and there was a lot, a lot of talking involved. Adults have to be there and support their children
## Key takeaway

Argentine teenagers experienced hope and community during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Buenos Aires.