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

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’s message of compassion for the poor clashes with Javier Milei’s radical economic overhaul, symbolized by his trademark chain saw.

11/08/2026

Pope Leo heads on Sunday to Argentina on the second leg of a 12day tour across South America, where the first USborn pope will give a closely watched speech to Argentine President Javier Milei, a...

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

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...

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...