Pope Leo XIV is on a visit through Uruguay and Argentina, with his schedule taking him to Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján, according to reporting by La Nación. The trip has drawn attention on both sides of the Río de la Plata.
In his first address in Uruguay, the pope spoke about his illness and made a strong appeal, La Nación reported. According to Página|12, he also called for attention to suicide and argued for health care accessible to everyone.
The Uruguay leg drew large numbers of visitors from across the border. Clarín reported that thousands of Argentines crossed into Paysandú, Uruguay, to see the pope, describing the scene as rioplatense passion.
Coverage of the Argentina portion has focused on logistics, including when he will arrive in the country and which Masses have been confirmed, according to TN. La Nación's live coverage is tracking his movements through Uruguay and his agenda in Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján.
The visit comes as the pope addresses health and social welfare themes in his public remarks, as reflected in his Uruguay speeches reported by La Nación and Página|12.
What to watch next: the confirmed Mass schedule and arrival details for the Argentine leg, as reported by TN and La Nación.
