Pope on trip: Pope Leo demands more consideration for the weak in Argentina
Argentine Pope Francis never returned to his homeland again. Now President Milei is rolling out the red carpet for his successor. But Leo XIV. also finds critical words.
Pope Leo XIV has urged greater consideration for poor and vulnerable groups in society during a visit to Argentina. Upon arriving in Buenos Aires, he emphasized that the economy must serve humanity, not the other way around, and that economic growth must benefit those who struggle the most. Argentina's President Javier Milei, who has implemented radical market policies since taking office in 2023, welcomed the Pope, and Leo later addressed representatives from politics, religion, and civil society.
The Pope highlighted the plight of struggling families and called for strengthened education and vocational training, as well as action against organized crime, human trafficking, and corruption. Leo is in Argentina until Wednesday as part of a South American tour.
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