Over 3 million attend Pope's final Argentina mass
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Over three million people attended Pope Leo XIV's final Argentine mass on Wednesday, a local government source told AFP, making it the largest turnout during his four-day visit to the country. "Thank you, Argentina, for welcoming me with open arms," the pontiff said as he bid farewell to the crowd gathered around the Basilica of Lujan, one of the South American country's…
More than three million people attended Pope Leo XIV’s final mass in Argentina on Wednesday, according to local government sources cited by The Korea Times and the Buenos Aires Herald. Free Malaysia Today reported a different figure, stating that two million people packed the streets around the Basilica of Luján. The event took place near the Basilica of Luján, which is described as the country's most important pilgrimage site.
During the mass, the 71-year-old pontiff urged the Argentine people to reconcile with their history and one another to build a new future. The Pope, who was born in the United States and recently underwent surgery for lung cancer, also called for leaders to protect the most vulnerable and build an inclusive economy. The mass marked the conclusion of his four-day visit to Argentina.
The Pope is scheduled to depart for a six-day stay in Lima, Peru, later in the afternoon. His current South American tour includes stops in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, where he previously served as a missionary for nearly two decades.
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