The Basilica de San José de Flores, completed in 1883, rose to prominence as a pilgrimage site after Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis. His early connection to this church drew hundreds of Argentines to pay tribute after his passing. Inside, the atmosphere was filled with a sense of unity among mourners, starkly contrasted by the outside chaos, where rising political tensions manifested as angry protests against the vice president. Sociologist Andrea Prado lamented the loss of Francis, identifying it as a blow to humanist values in facing extremism.
Although the Basilica de San José de Flores was mostly overlooked prior to 2013, it has gained significance as a site connected to Pope Francis's early life.
Hundreds gathered for evening mass to honor the newly departed pontiff, creating a solemn atmosphere as they recited prayers together in the basilica.
The exterior of the basilica contrasted sharply with the interior's solemnity as political tensions boiled over, leading to chaos following the service.
Andrea Prado expressed the opinion that the loss of Pope Francis represents a setback for humanism and advocacy for the poor amidst rising far-right politics.
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