Argentina: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass before 650,000 in Córdoba

Loading the video No Comment Video. Argentina: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass before 650,000 in Córdoba Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 10 November 2026 - 23:19 GMT+1 Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass before an estimated 650,000 people in Córdoba, Argentina. The pontiff greeted crowds from his popemobile before urging worshippers to open their hearts and embrace their faith. The ceremony took place at the Military Aviation School, on the grounds of the Argentine Aircraft Factory (FAdeA), where vast crowds gathered to welcome the pontiff. Arriving in his popemobile, he travelled past the faithful, waving and greeting those who had come to see him, before making his way to the altar. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Footage shows thousands of worshippers filling the grounds, nuns and priests praying, and people holding rosaries, singing and embracing. During the ceremony, the pope kissed the altar and offered incense before a statue of the Virgin Mary. In his homily, he encouraged Catholics to live out their faith in everyday life: “Open your hearts and, with God’s grace, go and be saints!” The Mass is a major moment in Leo XIV’s first visit to Latin America since becoming head of the Catholic Church. His 12-day tour takes in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, where he spent nearly two decades as a missionary and bishop before his election as pope. Argentina is also the homeland of his predecessor, the late Pope Francis, and had not hosted a reigning pontiff since John Paul II in 1987. Many worshippers sheltered from the sun under umbrellas, while others followed the ceremony from a distance, using binoculars or phones. Argentina Córdoba Pope Leo XIV mass Latin America catholic church Top stories Now playing Next Argentina: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass before 650,000 in Córdoba Now playing Next Belgium: Prince Harry and Meghan visit EU Parliament for child safety event Now playing Next Aerial footage reveals devastation after deadly Bulgaria highway crash Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | November 10th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Pope Leo urges Argentines to follow model of saints in Cordoba mass Now playing Next COP31: IEA chief Birol urges governments to accelerate electrification Now playing Next EU budget battle erupts as four countries defy Merz over Ukraine aid Now playing Next Ukraine and Russia show 'a little bit of flexibility' on territory Now playing Next Republican congressman launches impeachment procedure against Hegseth Now playing Next Five EU countries demand UK pays for electricity market access Now playing Next EU budget battle erupts as four countries defy Merz over Ukraine aid Now playing Next Trump says Iran war ‘effectively over’ as Tehran denies planned talks Now playing Next Home appliances could be next after fridge hacks, warns EU cyber chief Now playing Next 'Second chance of survival': Newborn stingray takes first swim before being released back into wild Now playing Next Inside Uzbekistan's agricultural transformation: Technology, investment and food security Now playing Next How AI glasses are changing the way people communicate ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Senegal: Footage reveals wreckage of deadly migrant boat in which 39 people died No Comment Peru: Giant statue of Pope Leo XIV unveiled ahead of papal visit No Comment Turkey: Steel plant explosion kills 17 in Izmir province No Comment Poland: Tusk and Nawrocki honour six victims of Kraków shooting Qatar Qatar sees 'progress' in US-Iran talks after White House meeting EU News EU pledges €10 million for Bulgarian Black Sea search, rescue operations Business Central Asia's first wind farm with large-scale batteries nears completion in Uzbekistan Europe News Five EU countries demand UK pays for electricity market access EU News EU candidates will not have a say on anti-Orbán safeguards Europe Today Europe must stop 'begging' for seat at Ukraine peace talks, ex-NATO chief warns Europe News 12 dead and dozens injured in Bulgarian motorway pile-up Europe News Spain clears Ceuta port migrant camp as 300 return to Morocco ADVERTISEMENT Iran Trump says Iran war ‘effectively over’ as Tehran denies planned talks Global Japan Inside the Japanese programme using school committees and remedial classes to improve learning in Madagascar EU News Prince Harry blasts social media 'brainwashing' – as Brussels audience keeps scrolling Europe News Meghan Markle makes first public appearance since father's arrest Europe News Ukraine and Russia reportedly show 'a little bit of flexibility' on territory as Abu Dhabi talks begin World News Trump vows to back Pete Hegseth as Republican lawmaker pushes impeachment vote World News Trump says Nvidia CEO Huang knew nothing about alleged Chinese spy Culture news Pennies Lane: Paul McCartney becomes third richest musician in the world ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT