{
  "id": 11506970,
  "title": "Pope will find a 'wounded' Argentina on visit, says archbishop",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/pope-will-find-a-wounded-argentina-on-visit-says-archbishop",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T19:06:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Times",
    "slug": "buenos-aires-times",
    "url": "https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/pope-will-find-a-wounded-argentina-on-visit-says-archbishop.phtml"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Buenos Aires Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva has warned that Pope Leo XIV will find a deeply wounded, divided, and crisis-ridden Argentina during his upcoming visit next month, stating that the Pope is arriving in the country \"because his pastoral heart is in Latin America.\" This will be the first papal visit to Argentina in 38 years, following Pope Francis' absence since his election in 2013. The archbishop highlighted the country's political divide, social and economic challenges, including poverty that has increased since the start of the year, affecting nearly one-third of the population and nearly half of children under 14. Despite Argentina's hardships, the archbishop noted that many people remain resilient, refusing to give up. The Catholic Church, the largest faith in Argentina, is set to organize a massive annual religious pilgrimage on Saturday, with an expected attendance of over one million pilgrims, despite potential bad weather. During his visit, Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to celebrate Mass at Luján shrine, Argentina's patron saint, on November 11.",
  "summary": "Archbishop of Buenos Aires Jorge García Cuerva says Pope León XIV will find a country wounded and divided when he visits in November. Leer más",
  "key_points": [
    "Pope Leo XIV to visit Argentina next month",
    "Archbishop describes Argentina as wounded and divided",
    "Massive religious pilgrimage expected despite challenges"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}