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Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Argentina, marking the first papal visit to the country in nearly four decades, and has urged President Javier Milei to protect democracy and ensure economic growth benefits the poor
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Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Argentina, marking the first papal visit to the country in nearly four decades, and has urged President Javier Milei to protect democracy and ensure economic growth benefits the poor. The pope's visit comes amid tensions with the government and concerns about the impact of austerity measures on the poor and vulnerable populations. Pope Leo XIV has urged Argentina to protect democracy and ensure economic growth benefits the poor, delivering a message to President Javier Milei over austerity, social welfare and political divisions. The visit to Buenos Aires is the first by a pontiff to the late Pope Francis’ homeland in nearly four decades.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Argentina on Sunday from Uruguay, where his tour began, facing calls to help bridge divisions after three years of austerity under President Javier Milei. Pope Leo's visit marks the first papal trip to Argentina in nearly four decades, amid tensions with the government. The pope has emphasized the need for economic growth to benefit all segments of society, not just a select few.
Annual inflation has fallen from over 200% to 33% under Milei's administration, but the pope has emphasized the need for economic growth to benefit all segments of society, not just a select few. Pope Leo XIV will continue his tour, visiting several cities before leaving for Peru. The pope's message to President Milei was clear, emphasizing the need to prioritize the needs of the people, particularly in terms of economic growth and social welfare.
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