Pope says age, ill health cannot ‘extinguish’ his zeal
The 71-year-old Catholic Church leader is on an ambitious 12-day Latin American tour less than a month after undergoing lung cancer surgery.
Pope Leo XIV, 71, vowed on Tuesday to maintain his zeal despite age and ill health, urging Argentines to go forth and be saints. The Argentinian-born pope is on a 12-day tour of Latin America following surgery for lung cancer. Despite losing part of his right lung, he returned to Buenos Aires for a candlelit youth vigil attended by 1.3 million people.
The pope cautioned against obsession with appearances, money, and popularity, warning that such pursuits can enslave individuals. He challenged Argentine President Javier Milei to make the economy more inclusive and stop funding cuts that harm the poor and marginalized. Throughout his trip, the pontiff has urged Argentines to emulate the virtues of Argentine saints, emphasizing the importance of unity between passion for the Gospel and commitment to building a caring society.
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