Pope greets president of Argentina in official audience

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – Pope Francis welcomed the President of Argentina Javier Gerardo Milei, for an official audience in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace.

The 53-year-old was sworn in as president in December 2023, and during the election campaign described the Pope as an “imbecile who defends social justice”.

But the discussions yesterday were said to be cordial, stressing good relations between Argentina and the Holy See and the will to strengthen them further.

They addressed the new government’s programme to counter the economic crisis, and the ongoing conflicts around the world. The Vatican has produced a film of edited highlights of the visit.