Argentine president Javier Milei met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Saturday (7).
Images of the visit show Milei by squeezing the pontiff’s hand and talking to him. The sister of Argentine President Karina Milei, who is secretary general of the presidency, also attended the meeting.
According to a statement from the Holy See, the Argentine also met with the. The two discussed “issues of common interest, including socioeconomic evolution, the struggle against poverty and the commitment in favor of social cohesion,” the note said.
Presidency spokesman Manuel Adorni confirmed on Saturday (7) that the Pope told Milei that he will visit Argentina. despite having Argentine origin.
Pope Leo XIV confirmed to the President of the Nation during the meeting they held a moment ago that he will visit Argentina.
Fin.
– Manuel Adorni (@madorni)
On Friday (6), during his visit to Italy.