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Pope Leo Urges Argentinians to Proclaim Christ with Joy
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In Short: Pope Leo XIV emphasized that being a Christian is a life in union with Christ, and that true evangelization stems directly from this spiritual bond.
During his second day in Argentina, Pope Leo XIV thanked the enthusiastic crowds gathered outside the Apostolic Nunciature in Buenos Aires, expressing his appreciation for their warmth.
The Pope spent over an hour with five survivors of clergy and Church institution abuse, listening to their painful experiences.
He urged them to keep Christ central to their pastoral work and support initiatives that serve the common good.
At Vespers in the Cathedral, Pope Leo XIV encouraged Argentina’s Bishops and synodal teams to strengthen unity, promote reconciliation, support families, and care for those experiencing poverty or unemployment.
Celebrating Mass in Buenos Aires, he urged families to welcome Christ through prayer, forgiveness, and mutual listening, and to take a leading role in evangelization.
Pope Leo XIV emphasized that being a Christian is a life in union with Christ, and that true evangelization stems directly from this spiritual bond.
He also encouraged Christians to use books as an opportunity to proclaim Christ.
What's confirmed
- During his second day in Argentina, Pope Leo XIV thanked the enthusiastic crowds gathered outside the Apostolic Nunciature in Buenos Aires, expressing his appreciation for their warmth.
- The Pope spent over an hour with five survivors of clergy and Church institution abuse, listening to their painful experiences.
- He urged them to keep Christ central to their pastoral work and support initiatives that serve the common good.
- At Vespers in the Cathedral, Pope Leo XIV encouraged Argentina’s Bishops and synodal teams to strengthen unity, promote reconciliation, support families, and care for those experiencing poverty or unemployment.
- Celebrating Mass in Buenos Aires, he urged families to welcome Christ through prayer, forgiveness, and mutual listening, and to take a leading role in evangelization.
- Pope Leo XIV emphasized that being a Christian is a life in union with Christ, and that true evangelization stems directly from this spiritual bond.
- He also encouraged Christians to use books as an opportunity to proclaim Christ.
What's still developing
- "May the Lord’s blessing reach the hearts of each of you and all your loved ones, and may we always live with the joy of knowing that Christ calls us," he said.
- "The more united we are in Christ, the better able we will be to carry out together the mission that he entrusts to us," the Pope wrote.