Pope Leo to end Argentina tour with large outdoor mass before 'emotional' Peru homecoming
Pope Leo will conclude his three-day visit to Argentina on Wednesday with an outdoor mass expected to draw millions, before traveling to his hometown of Peru. The pontiff plans to give a speech to Peruvian president Keiko Fujimori, whose election earlier this year was marred by fraud accusations and vote-counting delays.
Pope Leo XIV will conclude his Argentina tour on Wednesday with two significant events. First, he will meet with inmates at the Devoto Prison, a site that holds a dark history tied to Argentina's military dictatorship. Second, he will deliver a final Mass at the national shrine of Argentina, the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Luján.
Both locations have deep sentimental value for Pope Francis, but Leo's concluding stops in Argentina will be less emotional compared to his return to Peru, where a massive national party is planned to welcome him. The Pope, formerly known as Padre Robert, has a special connection to Peru, having spent over two decades there as a missionary priest and bishop. He is beloved in Peru for his work with poor communities.
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