Huge crowds gather in Buenos Aires for Pope Leo's outdoor Mass
Local authorities said 2.5 million attended the open-air Mass, the largest gathering of Pope Leo's papacy so far.
- On the second day of his Apostolic Journey, Pope Leo XIV visited the Don Orione Care Center in Claypole, Argentina, spending time with staff and residents receiving care at the facility.
- Founded in 1935 by Luigi Orione, the Cottolengo is a center for people with disabilities, housing more than 400 residents across 14 residential homes on approximately 50 hectares.
- Pope Leo observed that "the values of dignity, belonging, and fraternal friendship" have much to say to societies, emphasizing that people with disabilities are a blessing and a nation's progress depends on welcoming them.
- Expressing hope that a new generation of saints might emerge in Argentina, the Pope encouraged youth to volunteer, stating "Charity will save the world" because "God is love."
- The Pope recalled the relic of Don Orione's heart as a testament to the bond between the Italian priest and Argentina, concluding that "the love of Christ triumphs over individualism and exclusion.
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The U.S.-Peruvian Pope gave a speech on Sunday of 25 minutes that shattered the hopes of the Rosada House that the visit did not acquire political characteristics Read
Pope Leo draws 2.5 million to Argentina mass, warns against austerity
Some 2.5 million people have attended Pope Leo's mass in Buenos Aires, his largest gathering yet. The pontiff once again called for protecting the vulnerable as President Milei cuts disability care and social services.
Pope Leo XIV led an open-air mass in Buenos Aires, where 2.5 million people gathered. In his homily, the Holy Father called for the spread of the Catholic faith, saying that today, more than ever, the Christian community is "a solid rock in the midst of many uncertainties."
On Monday, November 9, two million people gathered to attend the open-air mass on the second day of the Supreme Pontiff's visit to Argentina. (International).
At the mass of Pope Lion XIV, about 2.5 million believers gathered in Buenos Aires, EFE reports. For Lion XIV, this is a record for the number of people present.
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