Pope Leo challenges Milei over austerity
Pope Leo XIV urged Argentina to protect democracy and ensure that economic growth benefits poor people during his visit to Buenos Aires. The remarks amounted to a public challenge to President Javier Milei after three years of austerity. It was the first papal visit to Argentina, Pope Francis's homeland, in nearly four decades.
Why it matters
The visit places the moral authority of the papacy directly into Argentina's debate over the social cost of economic reform.
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Part of the November 9, 2026 brief.