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Roughly 2.5 million people have attended a Mass on the streets of Buenos Aires with Pope Leo XIV.
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The pontiff is conducting a tour of South America, where he previously spent decades as a missionary.
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During his visit in Argentina, he appeared to criticise the economic policies of Javier Milei's government.
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Buenos Aires officials said approximately 2.5 million worshippers have turned out for a vast public Mass by Pope Leo XIV, with pilgrims travelling from across Argentina and camping overnight to get a glimpse of the pontiff.
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The event came as the Catholic leader gave a pointed criticism of the country's populist president, Javier Milei, rebuking his government's economic policies.
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The gathering is tipped to be among the largest of Leo's 12-day Latin American tour.
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Crowds chanted "Ole, ole, ole, Leon, Leon" and waved yellow-and-white Vatican flags as they waited.
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Some faithful travelled more than 1,000 kilometres to attend, while others kept vigil through the night along the capital's broad avenues.
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Giant screens carried images of the pope's journey through the city as folk musicians performed and pilgrims sheltered from the spring sun under umbrellas.
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It's going to be unforgettable.
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It's going to be one of a kind," said health worker Marta Calderon, who camped out overnight to see Leo on the second leg of his Latin American tour.
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Leo said in his sermon how happy he was to see Catholics in a region that has long been a stronghold for the Church but where it has been losing ground recently to fast-growing evangelical denominations.
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Earlier, the Chicago-born pope visited the Pequeno Cottolengo, a home for abandoned people with disabilities in the Buenos Aires suburb of Claypole.
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"It fills my heart with joy to celebrate … with you," said the pope.
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"My visit to this land of Argentina has allowed me to see on your faces the enthusiasm of your faith.
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Argentinian economy must not punish poor, pope says
Addressing residents, staff and volunteers, Leo said disabled people were "not a burden on society" but "a blessing."
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"A nation's progress is also measured by how it welcomes all people with disabilities and particular needs," he said.
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His remarks touched on a sensitive issue in Argentina, where disability organisations and Church leaders have voiced concern over measures affecting assistance programs under President Javier Milei's austerity drive.
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A day earlier, the pontiff urged Argentinians to safeguard democracy and called on the Milei government to not punish the poor through harsh austerity measures.
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Mr Milei has been criticised within the country for subsidy cuts, public sector lay-offs and reducing welfare such as disability benefits.
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He has also been accused of undermining Argentina's democracy through divisive rhetoric and attacks on the press.
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"Efforts should be made to promote whatever creates opportunities, stimulates private initiative and ensures that economic growth also benefits those who are disadvantaged," Leo said, in a line that drew strong applause.
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