Millions fill Buenos Aires streets to welcome Pope Leo XIV

Millions of people filled the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina, to welcome Pope Leo XIV as he celebrated an outdoor Mass during his visit to the country.

The appearance marked the second stop on the pope’s 12-day tour of Latin America. The event brought large crowds into the Argentine capital as Pope Leo XIV continued the regional trip.

Second stop on 12-day Latin America tour

Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Buenos Aires formed part of a broader 12-day journey across Latin America. The supplied information identifies Argentina as the second destination on the tour.

The gathering also came only three weeks after the pope underwent surgery for lung cancer. His public appearance places the health development alongside one of the largest events of his current tour.

Large public gathering in Argentina

The turnout in Buenos Aires underscored the public interest surrounding Pope Leo XIV’s visit. The outdoor Mass provided the central event of his second stop and drew millions into the city’s streets.

Further details about the remaining destinations or schedule of the 12-day tour were not provided.