Pope Leo XIV draws 2.5 million faithful in Buenos Aires
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L’essentiel
Pope Leo XIV drew 2.5 million faithful to Buenos Aires for an open-air Mass, the largest of his pontificate, according to L’essentiel. There he defended the Christian family, a “pillar amid precarity”, after a private meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei.
Pope Leo XIV drew 2.5 million faithful on Monday to Buenos Aires for his open-air Mass in the Palermo parks, the largest of his pontificate, L’essentiel reports. There the pope defended the Christian family, a “pillar amid precarity”, addressing precarious employment, domestic violence and addictions.
Earlier on Monday, he had pleaded for people with disabilities, after economically excluded people the day before. The Vatican said he had met five victims of sexual abuse committed by members of the clergy, speaking with each of them individually.
The visit, which follows a private meeting with President Javier Milei, marks the first papal trip to Argentina since 1987. According to a recent survey cited by the outlet, around 57% of Argentines remain Catholic.
