Pope Leo Celebrates First Mass in South America, Heads to Argentina

WHO:

NBC News - Pope Leo held a Mass in Uruguay and met with local communities.

NBC News - Pope Leo’s next stop was Argentina, where he was expected to meet President Javier Milei, whom the article describes as Trump-backed.

NBC News - Daniele Hamadjian reported for “Sunday TODAY.”

ABC News World - Pope Leo XIV was wrapping up his visit to Uruguay.

CBS News World - The 71-year-old Pope Leo arrived in Buenos Aires and was greeted by President Javier Milei.

CBS News World - Chris Livesay was traveling with the pontiff and reported on his visit.

WHAT:

NBC News - Pope Leo held his first Mass as pontiff in South America.

NBC News - Pope Leo met with local communities to highlight the Catholic Church’s work helping people in need.

ABC News World - Pope Leo marked an important Catholic feast day while wrapping up his Uruguay visit; the feast day is tied to Uruguay’s independence.

CBS News World - Pope Leo completed his Uruguay visit and arrived in Buenos Aires.

WHERE:

NBC News - Pope Leo celebrated Mass at a sports stadium in Uruguay.

ABC News World - Pope Leo’s visit was in Uruguay.

CBS News World - Pope Leo arrived at the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

WHEN:

NBC News - Pope Leo was in the midst of a South American tour.

CBS News World - The article described the tour as taking place weeks after lung cancer surgery.

WHY:

NBC News - Pope Leo met local communities to draw attention to the Catholic Church’s work supporting people in need.

ABC News World - The Catholic feast day was connected to Uruguay’s independence.

HOW:

NBC News - Tens of thousands of people attended Pope Leo’s Mass at a sports stadium.

CBS News World - Milei greeted Pope Leo at the Buenos Aires airport alongside a military band.

(UPDATED November 9, 2026 02:06 UTC)

Pope Leo celebrated his first South American Mass in Uruguay before tens of thousands. He met local communities, highlighting the Catholic Church’s support for people in need. After completing his Uruguay visit, Leo arrived in Buenos Aires, greeted by President Javier Milei.