As Pope Francis is mourned in Argentina, citizens express deep sorrow over his failure to return home during his papacy. Many speculate that his absence was a conscious decision to avoid becoming embroiled in local politics. This sentiment is echoed by locals who remember his contentious relationships with various Argentine presidents, such as his earlier clashes over same-sex marriage and abortion. Even after political tensions, invitations from leaders remained unclaimed, leading to further disappointment among the populace as they seek answers to his absence.
Despite the emotional toll of losing Pope Francis, many Argentines grapple with why he never visited Argentina during his papacy, despite numerous invitations.
Francis avoided returning to Argentina during his papacy, in part to prevent any political figures from leveraging his presence for their own agendas.
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