Fernando Laguna

“When this visit by Pope Leo was announced, it filled all of our hearts with joy,”

Fernando Laguna · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06

Father Fernando Laguna told the BBC that the announcement of Pope Leo's visit filled parishioners' hearts with joy.

“This visit is also a homage to Francis, who didn't make it to Argentina [as pope],”

Fernando Laguna · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06

Father Fernando Laguna said Pope Leo's visit to Argentina is also a homage to Pope Francis, who never visited his homeland as pope.

“I always thought he would go, despite his illness. I don't think he ever thought of calling it off!”

Fernando Laguna · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06

Father Fernando Laguna said he always believed the Pope would make the trip despite his illness and never considered calling it off.