Argentines pray that Pope Leo’s visit alleviates their economic stress
The first South American tour comes as Argentine Catholics seek relief from austerity-driven hardship that has pushed millions into debt, church leaders say.
- Pope Leo XIV confirmed plans to visit Argentina from Nov. 8–11, marking his first papal trip to the country in nearly 40 years. The tour includes stops in Cordoba and the shrine of Our Lady of Lujan.
- Since December 2023, President Javier Milei's austerity measures have driven millions of Argentines into debt, prompting the Argentine Catholic Church to warn of deteriorating conditions for marginalized groups. Milei defended his plan against charges of populism.
- Historical records show the last papal visit occurred in April 1987 under John Paul. Vatican documentation notes Pope Leo XIV holds Peruvian citizenship and served as bishop of Chiclayo, influencing Peru's inclusion on the tour.
- During Mass on Friday, Monsignor Jorge Garc Cuerva critiqued President Javier Milei's economic policies, stating, "With Pope Leo XIV, we say that economic freedom cannot be absolute and must always be measured in terms of the common good."
- Many Catholics view the visit as a divine sign of hope amid severe financial hardship. Parishes displayed images of the Pope alongside vulnerable populations—elderly, disabled, homeless, and teachers—emphasizing sectors hit hardest by budget cuts.
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Argentines pray that Pope Leo's visit alleviates their economic stress
Pope Leo XIV plans to visit Argentina in November, marking the first papal visit in nearly 40 years. Many Catholics see this as a divine sign during economic hardships.
The governor of Córdoba province, Martín Llaryora, described the possibility of hosting Pope Leo XIV as a “great privilege” and an “enormous satisfaction.” The Pope’s visit to the province is scheduled as part of his tour of Argentina from November 8 to 11, as announced by the provincial government on Wednesday. “For Córdoba, it is a remarkable privilege and a profound satisfaction to receive Pope Leo XIV,” Llaryora stated. He added that the con…
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