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In Short: Pope Leo XIV urged Argentines to follow the “holy example” of their saints and build a more “fraternal and caring nation” during his landmark visit to Argentina, where he drew massive crowds.
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Cardinal Ángel Sixto Rossi, S.J., who welcomed Pope Leo XIV to Córdoba, shared a long history with the pontiff, having lived under the same roof for eight years.
In Buenos Aires, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in front of an estimated two million worshippers, with many arriving early in rain ponchos to secure a spot.
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of the family in renewing the Church, stating, “The family is the place where faith, human virtues, a culture of work, respect for the elderly, the defense of life and fidelity to one’s word are handed on.”
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina, which began on Sunday, November 8, and ended on Wednesday, November 11, marked the longest and farthest trip of his papacy.
Pope Leo XIV’s visit aimed to strengthen ties with local churches, encourage the faithful, and promote a message of faith, hope, and peace in the region.
The pontiff’s visit also included a stop at the shrine of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three in Uruguay and Our Lady of Luján in Argentina.
Pope Leo XIV’s message of unity and the importance of the family resonated with the crowds, with many expressing their gratitude for his presence.
Pope Leo XIV’s visit was seen as an opportunity to address the Church’s past failings and to promote healing and a safe environment for the faithful.
Background
Pope Leo XIV called for national unity and stronger democratic institutions during his first official address in Argentina on Sunday, November 8.
Pope Leo XIV met with five abuse victims in Argentina, urging Argentines to build a more caring nation.
What's confirmed
- Cardinal Ángel Sixto Rossi, S.J., who welcomed Pope Leo XIV to Córdoba, shared a long history with the pontiff, having lived under the same roof for eight years.
- In Buenos Aires, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in front of an estimated two million worshippers, with many arriving early in rain ponchos to secure a spot.
- Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina, which began on Sunday, November 8, and ended on Wednesday, November 11, marked the longest and farthest trip of his papacy.
- Pope Leo XIV’s visit aimed to strengthen ties with local churches, encourage the faithful, and promote a message of faith, hope, and peace in the region.
- The pontiff’s visit also included a stop at the shrine of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three in Uruguay and Our Lady of Luján in Argentina.
- Pope Leo XIV’s message of unity and the importance of the family resonated with the crowds, with many expressing their gratitude for his presence.
- Pope Leo XIV’s visit was seen as an opportunity to address the Church’s past failings and to promote healing and a safe environment for the faithful.
What's still developing
- Pope Leo XIV has urged Argentinians to follow the “holy example” of the country’s saints and build a more “fraternal and caring nation”, as an estimated 650,000 people packed the central city of Cordoba for Mass.
- Pope Leo XIV urges Argentines to emulate their saints during his landmark visit, drawing crowds unseen for decades.
- Cardinal Ángel Sixto Rossi, S.J., 66, one of the four Argentine cardinals who voted in the election of the first American pope, will welcome Pope Leo XIV to Córdoba on Nov. 10, where he is archbishop.
- After studying philosophy and theology in Argentina and Ecuador, he was ordained a priest in December 1986.
- Celebrating Mass in the Argentine capital, the pope urged families to take a leading role in renewing the Church through prayer and faith.
- “Religions safeguard human dignity,” the Pope said to a gathering of faith leaders at the Palacio San Martín.
- In Argentina, Pope Leo XIV met with five survivors of abuse by members of the clergy and ecclesiastical institutions in the country for over an hour on Monday afternoon, November 9, according to the Holy See Press Office.
- According to the Holy See Press Office, the Pope wants not only to stand alongside survivors but also to help develop accessible paths toward healing and ensure that the Church becomes a safe and spiritually healthy environment in which the Gospel can be lived and proclaimed.
- Buenos Aires officials said more than two million worshippers had turned out Monday for a vast public Mass by Pope Leo XIV, with pilgrims travelling from across Argentina and camping overnight to get a glimpse of the pontiff.
- The Pope was "remaining attentive to the needs of each day and allowing for appropriate periods of rest," it said, adding that Leo was "deeply grateful for the prayers and affection he has received from throughout the world." Pope Leo is due to arrive in Argentina on Sunday, November 8, staying in the country until Wednesday, November 11.
- Argentina (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV met privately Nov. 9 with five people abused by clergy or Church institutions in Argentina, listening individually to their experiences during an encounter that lasted more than an hour, the Holy See Press Office said.
- VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV is about to set off on one of the most ambitious papal foreign trips in decades, touring Uruguay, Argentina and his adopted homeland Peru, despite recent lung cancer surgery.
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