Young people gather in Buenos Aires to see Pope Leo XIV

Young people and their families gathered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to see Pope Leo XIV during his visit to the country.

Many of the attendees arrived in groups, including classmates from religious schools and members of parish organizations. While some participants came out of personal faith, others attended the event out of curiosity or to share a communal experience with friends. Some students from a vocational training center in La Boca spent time together drinking mate, a traditional herbal drink.

Among the crowd, some individuals expressed that while the social and economic issues discussed by the Pope are worrying, they remain optimistic about maintaining the will to move forward. Families and friends also traveled from nearby areas like Lanús and Longchamps to attend the gathering. Some participants noted that the Pope’s visit to the Cottolengo Don Orione home for people with disabilities in Claypole was a highlight of his trip.

Others shared personal stories about reconnecting with their faith or navigating the challenges of technology and online safety.