Many Catholics in Argentina pray for long-awaited papal visit

Twelve years ago today, Pope Francis became the first pope from Latin America. Since then, in all his travels around the world, he has never gone back to visit his home country, Argentina. Now, Pope Francis is facing health issues and has been hospitalized since Feb. 14. His followers in Argentina are praying for his recovery — and hoping that he will finally come back on a papal visit. From Buenos Aires, Natalio Cosoy reports on why analysts believe he’s stayed away.

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