Leo XIV warns young people against 'obsession with appearance' online
Pontiff brings together more than 1 million young people and warns against 'contemporary idols'
Quick Look
- Pope Leo XIV criticized the obsession with appearance, money and popularity during a meeting with more than 1 million young people in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this Tuesday (10).
- He warned against the risks of seeking recognition on social media and ended his visit to the country this Wednesday (11) with a visit to a prison and an open-air mass.
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Why It Matters
The visit to Argentina is the third stage of Leo XIV's journey through South America.
Pope Leo XIV criticized the obsession with appearance, money and popularity during a meeting with young people in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this Tuesday (10). In front of more than 1 million people, the pontiff asked young people to resist what he called "contemporary idols."
The pontiff also warned of the risks of seeking recognition on social media. According to him, the need for approval can lead people to lie, betray or humiliate others.
"As my social status was not the same as that of my colleagues, and I couldn't have the best sneakers or clothes they had, I received constant teasing," he said.
The visit to Argentina is the third stage of Leo XIV's trip to South America. The pope ends his visit to the country this Wednesday (11), with a visit to a prison and an open-air mass.
Open Questions
- What is the nationality of Pope Leo XIV?
- What are the next stages of the trip after Argentina?
