Pope Leo XIV surprises Argentine bishops with a bedtime ritual and a tango classic

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Pope Leo XIV delighted crowds in Buenos Aires on Monday, November 9, 2026, with a humorous gesture after a long day of activities during his visit to Argentina. As people gathered outside the Apostolic Nunciature hoping to see him, the pontiff greeted them from the balcony and later stepped onto the sidewalk to interact with the faithful.When the crowd continued calling for him, Leo XIV placed his hands together beside his cheek, mimicking someone going to sleep. The playful gesture was his way of politely indicating that it was time to rest, drawing laughter from those nearby, including a member of his security team.

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00:01Pope Leo XIV just gave Argentina a hilarious goodnight moment.

00:06After a packed day in Buenos Aires, the Pontiffs stepped outside to greet crowds waiting for him.

00:26But when fans kept calling for him, he put his hands together against his cheek, pretending

00:31to fall asleep.

00:32The playful gesture even made one of his security guards laugh.

00:35Earlier that evening, Argentine Bishops had serenaded him with a classic Carlos Gardel

00:40Tango during dinner, a memorable night filled with music, laughter, and a very tired poem.

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