VOICED : Ruego por pan y trabajo se vuelve protesta en Argentina

Thousands of San Cayetano devotees gathered in Buenos Aires to pray for work and bread. The event, marked by the theme 'Roof, Land, and Work' highlighted by Pope Francis, included a mass where the Archbishop read a letter from the Pope expressing concern over Argentina's unemployment. Earlier, a march organized by civil groups and unions headed to the government headquarters. Unions report 200,000 job losses since President Macri took office, though the government claims fewer. Official statistics are pending. The Catholic University reports poverty affects 34.5% of the population, with 1.4 million more people affected in one quarter.

What was the main theme of the gathering at the Church of the Patron of Work in Buenos Aires?

• Love and Compassion

• Roof, Land, and Work

• Peace and Harmony

• Unity and Strength

Who conducted the mass and read a letter from the Pope during the event?

• President Mauricio Macri

• A local priest

• Archbishop Mario Poli

• Pope Francis

What was the purpose of the march organized by civil organizations and unions?

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To protest against unemployment

• To support the government

• To promote environmental awareness

How many job losses do unions report since President Mauricio Macri took office?

• 100,000

• 250,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

According to the Catholic University, what percentage of the population in Argentina is affected by poverty?

• 25.5%

• 30.5%

• 40.5%

• 34.5%