Pope Leo XIV in Argentina, mass in Cordoba and vigil in Buenos Aires. PHOTO

Pope Leo XIV's journey continues today in Córdoba. He was welcomed in the area of ​​the Fadea aeronautical factory by a crowd of faithful who had already arrived during the night to attend the celebration. In the Argentine city the Pope celebrates mass, which is then followed by meetings with the local clergy.

According to the estimate of the local authorities, released by the Vatican press office, there were 650 thousand faithful present at Pope Leo's mass on the esplanade of the Military Aviation School of Cordoba.

After the mass Leo XIV meets bishops, priests and religious. Once the appointments in the Argentine city are concluded, the Pontiff will return to Buenos Aires. Here, at 8.15pm local time, a prayer vigil with young people is scheduled at the Monumento de los Españoles. The meeting in the capital will close a day marked by liturgical celebrations and moments of discussion with the Catholic community.

In the homily celebrated at the military airport of Córdoba, Pope Leo XIV recalled Bergoglio's words: "The poor need God and people who express with their lives the strength of Christian love". Also quoting John Paul II, the Pontiff invited the faithful to bear witness to the faith through example in everyday life. Remembering the Argentine saints Cura Brochero and Mama Antula, Prevost urged everyone to holiness: "Open your hearts. Go and bring the Gospel".

During his visit to Córdoba, Pope Leo The craftsman belongs to the original people of the Comechingones. The gift was commissioned by provincial governor Martín Llaryora several months ago.