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November 09, 2026 • 07:09 PM
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The Pope celebrated an outdoor Mass in Argentina's capital, the second stop on a 12-day tour of Latin America, just three weeks after having had surgery for lung cancer.

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated an outdoor Mass in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the second stop on a 12-day tour of Latin America, only three weeks after having had surgery for lung cancer.

An estimated 2.5 million people filled the streets to welcome him and attend the historic Mass.

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CNN International
4d ago
Huge crowds turn out for Pope Leo in Argentina | CNN

Huge crowds turn out for Pope Leo in Argentina | CNN

An estimated 2.5 million people gathered in Buenos Aires to catch a glimpse of Pope Leo XIV, who is visiting Argentina as part of his 12-day tour of Latin America. CNN’s Christopher Lamb reports.

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The Guardian
4d ago
Pope Leo delivers stinging rebuke of Milei’s austerity measures during Argentina visit

Pope Leo delivers stinging rebuke of Milei’s austerity measures during Argentina visit

Pontiff tells Argentina’s president the economy must benefit all on second stop of 12-day Latin America tour

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Al Jazeera English
4d ago
President Milei welcomes Pope Leo during historic visit to Argentina

President Milei welcomes Pope Leo during historic visit to Argentina

Pope Leo XIV's visit marks the first papal trip to Argentina in nearly four decades, amid tensions with the government.

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NPR News
5d ago
After a successful trip to Uruguay, Pope Leo heads to Argentina

After a successful trip to Uruguay, Pope Leo heads to Argentina

On Sunday, tens of thousands packed the main square in Florida, Uruguay, to watch Pope Leo speak.

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The Australian Financial Review (AFR)
1d ago
‘They call it Argentina’: Inside Victoria’s broken state

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Phil Coorey and Sumeyya Ilanbey on Labor’s coming reckoning in Victoria, the test for One Nation and what it means for Anthony Albanese and Chris Minns.

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ABC News Australia
4d ago
Pope draws record Buenos Aires crowd after rebuking Milei over austerity

Pope draws record Buenos Aires crowd after rebuking Milei over austerity

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