Pope Leon XIV presides over mass in Buenos Aires to encourage family unity

Pope Leon XIV presided over a Catholic mass on Avenida del Libertador in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to deliver a message on faith and family unity.

Participants from across Argentina and neighboring countries attended the ceremony to hear the Pope describe Christ as a refuge and strength. The Pope urged families to share moments of prayer and encouraged young people to move beyond their comfort zones to serve others.

Attendees, including members of the Movimiento De Colores and various local parishes, reported feeling spiritually strengthened by the visit. The event featured musical performances and a sense of national identity. A choir of 150 people from the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires and the municipal orchestra of Florencio Varela performed during the service. After the mass, attendees walked to the exits to the sound of chacarera music, a traditional Argentine folk style.

This music honored local saints who were canonized in 2016 and 2024. The gathering served as a moment of communal reflection for diverse groups, including volunteers and families who traveled from different provinces. Many participants noted that the Pope's message emphasized the need for people to unite to overcome modern problems. The celebration concluded with the choir performing the song Vida en abundancia.