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Pope Leo XIV Urges Argentinians to Stay United in Faith
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In Short: Pope Leo XIV encouraged Argentinians to remain united in faith during his visit, urging them to follow the example of the country's saints.
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Pope Leo XIV encouraged Argentinians to remain united in faith during his visit, urging them to follow the example of the country's saints. He addressed a crowd of an estimated 650,000 people in Cordoba, where he celebrated Mass.
"When we are united, we can accomplish anything," Pope Leo said, emphasizing the importance of unity among Argentinians.
Pope Leo XIV also thanked the crowds for their warm welcome and encouraged Argentinians to thank God for the gift of life and the enthusiasm of young people.
During his visit, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the importance of spreading the Gospel with joy and called on families to welcome Christ through prayer, forgiveness, and mutual listening.
The Pope also addressed social movements and workers at the Catholic University of Argentina, stressing that human dignity must take precedence over profit.
The day concluded with Vespers at the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, where Pope Leo addressed the country's bishops and synodal teams.
Background
Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Uruguay is significant as the country has one of Latin America’s most secular societies, where Catholic holidays have been renamed with secular terms, such as substituting Tourism Week for Holy Week, according to Ewtnnews.
Pope Leo XIV urged Argentinians to proclaim the Gospel with joy during his visit to the country, emphasizing the importance of spreading Christ's message.
What's confirmed
- Pope Leo XIV encouraged Argentinians to remain united in faith during his visit, urging them to follow the example of the country's saints. He addressed a crowd of an estimated 650,000 people in Cordoba, where he celebrated Mass.
- "When we are united, we can accomplish anything," Pope Leo said, emphasizing the importance of unity among Argentinians.
- Pope Leo XIV also thanked the crowds for their warm welcome and encouraged Argentinians to thank God for the gift of life and the enthusiasm of young people.
- During his visit, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the importance of spreading the Gospel with joy and called on families to welcome Christ through prayer, forgiveness, and mutual listening.
- The Pope also addressed social movements and workers at the Catholic University of Argentina, stressing that human dignity must take precedence over profit.
- The day concluded with Vespers at the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, where Pope Leo addressed the country's bishops and synodal teams.
What's still developing
- “Look how many people have come out into the streets,” he said.
- “God is close to you and will always be present.” Before returning inside to have lunch, Pope Leo urged Argentinians to live their faith.
- Following his outdoor Mass in Cordoba on Tuesday morning, Pope Leo XIV took a moment to greet the thousands of people gathered outside the Archbishop’s Residence.
- In Cordoba, Leo listed Argentinian saints and blessed figures as examples of a unity “between passion for the Gospel and commitment to building a fraternal and caring nation”, urging citizens to evangelise “at school and in the square, in the family and with friends, in the countryside and in the city, at the dairy farm and in the office”.
- This papal visit is heartfelt and long-awaited by Argentinians here.
- As is clear from the last-minute cleaning, painting, and varnishing that we have seen around the City of Buenos Aires, Argentinians are ready for Pope Leo.
- Pope Leo XIV has urged Argentinians to welcome Christ’s call to proclaim the Gospel with joy, while thanking crowds gathered outside the Apostolic Nunciature in Buenos Aires, Vatican News reported.
- The Pope’s November 9 program focused on charity, family life, human dignity, and the Church’s mission, bringing him into contact with people experiencing disability, survivors of abuse, workers, religious leaders, and Church representatives.
- “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,” the Pope told the faithful.
Sources
- Al Jazeeralink
- Vaticannewslink
- Rvasialink
- WarpBeat — background on Pope Leo XIV Urges Faith in Secular Uruguay link
- WarpBeat — background on Pope Leo Urges Argentinians to Proclaim Christ With Joy link
- EWTN News — video link
- Good Morning America — video link
- TeleSUR English — video link
- TeleSUR English — video link
- Fra Francis OFMCap Media — video link
- EWTN News — video link