Young people gather in Argentina to hear Pope Leo XIV

Groups of young people and their families gathered at the Monumento de los Españoles in Argentina to hear Pope Leo XIV.

Many attendees traveled from surrounding areas, including Lanús and Longchamps, to participate in the event. While some participants arrived specifically out of religious faith, others attended to share a communal experience with friends or out of curiosity. Students from the school belonging to the Centro de Formación Profesional 34 de La Boca spent the afternoon drinking mate and socializing.

Some participants expressed that they felt a sense of brotherhood during the gathering. While they did not follow every detail of the Pope's speeches, many noted that his visit to Cottolengo was a meaningful moment because it highlighted a location in need of attention. Some attendees shared personal stories about their connection to the Church. One woman described how she turned to faith during difficult times while raising her daughter at age 18.

Another young woman explained she was attempting to reconnect with her faith after a period of distance. Some parents also joined the crowd, discussing the importance of adult guidance in navigating modern issues like technology and social challenges.