Pope Leo XIV Arrives in C\u00f3rdoba With a Call for Solidarity and Faith<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe pontiff presided over the celebration at the facilities of the Argentine Aircraft Factory (FAdeA), as part of his apostolic visit to Argentina. C\u00f3rdoba\u2014the country\u2019s geographical center and its first historical episcopal see\u2014was the only stop on his itinerary within the Argentine interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his homily, drawing from the Gospel according to Saint Matthew and Peter\u2019s confession, Leo XIV exhorted the faithful toward interior conversion, missionary holiness, and a concrete commitment to the most vulnerable sectors of society. The Pope maintained that there can be no credible witness without a genuine commitment to those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPeter\u2019s confession, which has echoed through history in his successors, reveals to us the mystery of God, made manifest in Christ for our salvation,\u201d the Holy Father stated. He added that \u201cin the faces of these saints\u2014who bear an \u2018Argentine accent\u2019\u2014one sees a striking unity between a passion for the Gospel and a commitment to building a nation rooted in fraternity and solidarity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remembering the Argentine Saints<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe pontiff highlighted the work of key figures in the Argentine religious tradition\u2014such as the priest Brochero and Mama Antula\u2014describing them as exemplars of direct aid to populations that have historically been marginalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEach of them knew how to take on the challenges of their own historical era and transform them into an opportunity to proclaim the Good News\u2014not in the abstract, but by shaping their own lives to become credible and effective witnesses to the love of Christ,\u201d Leo XIV said during the Mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pope emphasized that faith must be translated into concrete actions when faced with social hardships. In this regard, he maintained that \u201conly those who know themselves to be loved by the Lord are capable of extending His kingdom of charity and justice, expending their own strength in proclaiming the Gospel, with no weapons other than the Crucifix and the Holy Rosary.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also recalled a phrase from his predecessor: \u201cThe poor have a need for God and for people who express the power of Christian love through their lives.\u201d For Leo XIV, this teaching takes on particular relevance in the socioeconomic context of 2026, where the union between faith and aid to one\u2019s neighbor is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Witness and social justice<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe central message of the celebration was a call for an Argentina characterized by fraternity and solidarity\u2014built upon the daily commitment of communities, families, young people, and workers. The Pontiff linked evangelization to the pursuit of distributive justice and care for those who are excluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe world expects from us a commitment in how we live and a witness through prayer,\u201d the Pope noted, according to the account of the homily. His exhortation sought to bridge the spiritual dimension of faith with the social responsibility of the faithful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leo XIV also offered a grateful remembrance of the martyrs\u2014Saint H\u00e9ctor Valdivieso S\u00e1enz and the blesseds who were killed in La Rioja and Salta. He further evoked the memory of shepherds such as Friar Mamerto Esqui\u00fa and Cardinal Eduardo Pironio, alongside various religious, laypeople, and notable figures like Ceferino Namuncur\u00e1, Laura Vicu\u00f1a, and Saint Art\u00e9mides Zatti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ceremony concluded before an image of the poor Christ\u2014a depiction commissioned by Father Brochero himself. Standing before it, the Pontiff urged those present to carry their evangelical commitment into their daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOpen your hearts, and with the grace of God, go forth and be saints\u2014in school, in the public square, within your families, among your friends, in the countryside and in the city, on the farm and in the office.\u201d \u201cGo forth, evangelize,\u201d the Pope exhorted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agenda in C\u00f3rdoba<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe papal visit to C\u00f3rdoba began with a large-scale Holy Mass held at the facilities of the Argentine Aircraft Factory (in spanish F\u00e1brica Argentina de Aviones). Later the Pope will hold a pastoral working meeting at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bishops, priests, members of religious orders, and grassroots pastoral workers from various ecclesial communities will participate in this meeting. The event is part of the penultimate day of the Pontiff\u2019s tour of Argentina, which will conclude this Wednesday, November 11, with his departure for Peru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After concluding his activities in the central province, the Pope will return to Buenos Aires. His evening itinerary includes a youth gathering at the Monument to the Magna Carta and the Four Argentine Regions, located in the Palermo neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The youth gathering is scheduled and will bring together young people between the ages of 15 and 35 from diverse backgrounds. The day will conclude with cultural and musical performances by various artists and social figures, including Nahuel Pennisi, Valentino Merlo, Maggie Cullen, Banuev, Tati Dom\u00ednguez, and Luquitas Rodr\u00edguez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The message from Leo XIV in C\u00f3rdoba focused on hope, solidarity, and the social engagement of the new generations. The pontiff posited that building a more just society requires a way of life consistent with the values \u200b\u200bof the Gospel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pope\u2019s visit to Argentina continues to draw large numbers of the faithful across various provinces. In C\u00f3rdoba, thousands of people gathered from early on to attend the liturgical celebration and hear the message from the leader of the Catholic Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Author: HGV<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: Vatican News<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: Telesur<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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