The story behind the ‘little house’ for the disabled Pope Leo will visit in Argentina

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina will take him to some of the country’s best-known religious landmarks, including the Luján Basilica and the Buenos Aires Cathedral. But one lesser-known destination on his itinerary stands out: the Pequeño Cottolengo Argentino Don Orione . The “little” Cottolengo is a residential home for people with disabilities, particularly intellectual disabilities. Located in the city of Claypole, in Buenos Aires province, it lies 26 kilometers south of Buenos Aires City, the country’s capital. The Argentine Catholic Church included the institution on its list of…