The Argentine music world also echoed the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88 in his residence at Casa Santa Marta, in the Vatican.
After more than two months with respiratory complications, the pontiff left this world after being hospitalized for 38 days. His legacy, both spiritual and cultural, was quickly honored by representative figures of the Argentine youth music scene.
Francisco drinking mate
Producer Bizarrap, one of the most influential artists in urban music worldwide, posted on his Instagram stories a picture of the pope drinking mate -an icon of Argentine culture-.
Along with the photo he posted a message: “Rest in peace, Francisco”.
The image reflected not only a farewell, but also an emotional connection between seemingly distant generations.
“God rest his soul”
Latin pop singer Emilia Mernes also shared her farewell on social networks.
He posted an image of Francis holding a white dove, a symbol of peace, in his hand.
The artist accompanied the publication with a simple but touching phrase:
Thank you for your light
Emilia Mernes
In turn, Lali Espósito, another of the most recognized voices in the country, uploaded a photo of the pope smiling while looking at the sky, in a clear gesture of gratitude and faith.
Cumbia singer L-Gante, known for his irreverent style, also expressed his respect for the pope.
On his Instagram stories he shared a post with the news of his passing and the message “QEPD”, common Spanish abbreviation for “Que en paz descanse”.
Legacy that transcends
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Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires in 1936, was archbishop of the Argentine capital before being proclaimed pope in 2013.
His closeness to the people, his direct language and his ability to connect with young people made him a highly valued figure.
Even outside of strictly religious spaces.
For Hispanics in the United States, many of whom follow both Argentine music and church life closely, these farewell gestures represent a powerful synthesis:
A generation of popular artists respectfully bid farewell to a spiritual leader who was not afraid to be simple, authentic and deeply human.
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