Pope’s visit to Argentina sets up showdown with ‘hyper-capitalist’ Milei
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 getting another coat of paint. The choir rehearses. Hundreds of other residents, several of them using wheelchairs, practise their positions outside the sanctuary. Excitement is in the air, because on Monday…
Pope Leo's visit to Argentina is set to clash with President Javier Milei's "hyper-capitalist" policies. The Pope's three-day trip, which begins on Monday, is the first papal visit to Argentina since 1987. Milei's government has cut funding for disability support, leaving about 400 residents at the Don Orione home without medications, special foods, and diapers.
The Pope and Milei have opposing ideologies; the Pope believes a person's worth is not measured by productivity, while Milei is a "hyper-capitalist" who believes only the most competitive should be rewarded. Milei has previously called the Pope an "imbecile" and an "Evil One." The Pope's visit could prove uncomfortable for Milei, with potential clashes over social issues and the use of artificial intelligence by Milei.
The Pope's itinerary includes meeting with business and union leaders, as well as celebrating Mass at the state-owned military aircraft factory in Córdoba, whose workers have protested against Milei's cuts.
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