Pope Francis confirmed that he will meet with the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, who will be attending the canonization of Blessed María Antonia of St. Joseph — also known as Mama Antula ...

President Javier Milei of Argentina embraced Pope Francis at the Vatican during a long meeting between the two world leaders, despite past remarks against the pontiff.

Why Did Francis Never Return Home to Argentina as Pope? Francis never gave an explicit answer for not returning as pontiff to his native country, but some experts say he worried about having his ...

Pope Francis meets with newly elected Argentinian President Javier Milei before a Canonization Ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica on Feb. 11, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican. Image: Vatican Pool/Getty ...

Since taking office, Milei has ceased his direct criticism of Pope Francis and, in fact, briefly met with him while in Rome for ceremonies marking the canonization of an Argentine saint.

Argentina's president sent profound condolences to the family of Pope Francis and to all Catholics in a message posted to X from the pontiff's homeland. Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian who ...