# Argentines Pray Pope Leo’s Visit Will Ease Economic Stress

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- The Associated Press, 2026-08-08 01:30 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://bit.ly/3SnaVYK

> Pope Leo XIV is planning a visit to Argentina in November, marking the first papal trip there in nearly four decades. Many Catholics view the planned visit as a divine sign amid the country’s economic hardships. They are praying that his arrival will help ease the financial strain people are experiencing and offer hope during a difficult period.

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