Pope urges Argentines to follow model of saints during Mass in the 'land of saints'

Pope Leo XIV led a grand Mass in Córdoba on Tuesday, urging Argentines to "go out and evangelize." The Mass took place at the Military Aviation School grounds, marking the second such event during his Argentina visit. Pope Leo emphasized the sanctification of the Argentine people and remembered local religious figures, including Saint José Gabriel Brochero and Sister María Antonia de Paz y Figueroa.

He quoted Pope Francis, stating that the poor require God and those who demonstrate love through their lives. Pope Leo urged Argentines to "go forth and be saints" in various aspects of their lives. Upon arrival in Córdoba, he was welcomed by a massive crowd of over 450,000 people. Governor Martín Llaryora welcomed the Pontiff, noting an estimated 1 million attendees across his activities in the province.

The Pope will personally receive a letter from the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo and meet the family of Sonia Torres. The Mass will be held at the FAdeA site, a significant industrial location with a rich history of hosting religious events. Pope Leo will continue his visit with a meeting at the Cordoba Cathedral and a gathering with young people on Tuesday night.