Pope Leo Challenges President Milei's Austerity Measures During Argentina Visit

11/09/2026

Pontiff tells Argentina’s president the economy must benefit all on second stop of 12-day Latin America tourPope Leo XIV has delivered a stinging critique of Argentine president Javier Milei’s...

11/09/2026

The pope’s words and actions in Buenos Aires have been interpreted by some as critiques of Argentine President Javier Milei.

11/09/2026

Pope Leo spoke out in defence of the poor and pensioners, insisting that "particular concern be shown for those affected by illness, dependency and disability" — a veiled reference to the...

11/08/2026

The pontiff’s trip comes amid tensions between the country’s libertarian leader and its Catholic Church, which is deeply committed to social justice.

11/08/2026

President has opposing views on many issues, and once called Leo’s predecessor the ‘representative of the Evil One’Trees are being planted in the garden. The brightly coloured buildings are...

11/08/2026

Pope Leo heads on Sunday to Argentina on the second leg of a 12-day tour across South America, where the first US-born pope will give a

11/08/2026

Pope Leo arrived in Argentina on Sunday after previously spending a day in Uruguay

11/08/2026

On Sunday, tens of thousands packed the main square in Florida, Uruguay, to watch Pope Leo speak.(Image credit: Andrew Medichini)

11/08/2026

Pope Leo on Sunday urged Argentina to safeguard its democracy in a closely watched speech to President Javier Milei, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, during the second stop of a 12-day...