Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died at age 88 without ever returning to his homeland of Argentina after becoming pope in 2013. Despite being a source of both controversy and spiritual inspiration in Argentina, he never visited, leaving many Argentines feeling puzzled and even snubbed.
Some attribute his absence to the country's volatile political climate, while others speculate about personal or church-related reasons. His death has prompted reflection and mourning in his hometown, where the faithful gathered to honor his memory.
The question of why he never returned remains a poignant topic among Argentines.
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Pope Francis never visited his homeland of Argentina in his papacy. Some blame its volatile politics
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, born in Buenos Aires, never set foot in his homeland after becoming Pope Francis in 2013.
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