Historic event in Argentina: Leo XIV gathered a multimillion crowd

More than two million people gathered in Buenos Aires for the service of Pope Leo XIV. According to the Argentine TV channel TN, mass has become one of the largest religious events in the country in recent decades. The previous visit of the head of the Catholic Church to Argentina took place in April 1987.

According to Reuters, this is the largest event with the participation of Leo XIV since his election as pontiff. Believers filled several kilometers along the capital's Avenida del Libertador. They greeted the Pope and held the white and yellow flags of the Vatican.

Addressing the participants of the service, the pontiff expressed joy at the opportunity to hold mass together with the Argentines. He also noted that during the trip he was able to see sincere devotion to the faith on the faces of the inhabitants of the country.

After the service, Leo XIV intends to take part in a meeting with representatives of labor and public associations. The event is also planned to include representatives of business, trade unions, professional associations, healthcare and education.

The visit to Argentina is part of the pontiff’s 12-day tour of South America, which began on November 7. The program includes visits to ten cities and 36 public appearances.

During the trip, the Pope will also visit Peru. He spent nearly two decades in this country doing missionary work.