Summary
Pope Leo XIV called for Argentina’s economy to serve all people, including the poor, during a visit to Buenos Aires. His remarks were seen as a criticism of President Javier Milei’s spending cuts, while Milei defended his policies and welcomed the pope.Key Facts
- Pope Leo made the remarks during the Argentina stop of a 12-day Latin American tour.
- He said the economy should serve people and urged particular concern for people affected by illness, dependency and disability.
- Argentina’s Catholic Church has criticized Milei’s spending cuts, saying they hit the poorest hardest.
- Milei said his government aimed to avoid burdening future generations to benefit people today.
- The pope urged leaders to use their authority prudently and to strengthen democracy by listening and choosing their words carefully.
- Milei defended the rights to life, liberty and property as foundations of Argentina’s constitution and Western democracies.
- Milei had previously insulted Pope Francis but recently called him an exceptional figure and an important Argentine.
- The Vatican said the pope’s recent surgery removed a tumour successfully and doctors found no spread of the cancer.
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