Video: Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first mass in Argentina
Reported by ABC News ·
A major mass in Buenos Aires
The mass will be a major gathering during his visit to Argentina. Coverage also identified the Monument of the Spanish as a site where Pope Leo held mass in the country.
Visit follows Uruguay stop
Before traveling to Argentina, Pope Leo wrapped up a visit to Uruguay with a holy mass. He then headed to Argentina. Leo is the first American pope to visit Argentina, according to the coverage. The visit marks a notable stop in his travel through the region.
Pope described as recovering
Pope Leo was described as being on the mend before his visit to Argentina. The coverage did not provide further details about his condition. His first mass in Buenos Aires is expected to attract a crowd of more than a million people, placing the event at the center of the visit.
Key points
- Pope Leo XIV is expected to celebrate his first Buenos Aires mass on Monday.
- More than a million people are expected to attend.
- He traveled to Argentina after concluding a visit to Uruguay.
- Leo is the first American pope to visit Argentina.