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Pope Leo sends Milei a message during Argentina visit

Today 19:48 Pope Leo urges Milei to defend democracy and respect limits on power in first speech in Argentina; Pontiff calls for dialogue across political differences, says economy must serve people and pays tribute to predecessor Francis.

PAPAL VISIT

Calls for unity as Pope visits divided nation

Today 19:28 Pope Leo XIV arrives in Argentina from Uruguay on the second leg of his South American tour to meet President Javier Milei, whose austerity measures have drawn criticism from the Church.

PAPAL VISIT

Pope 'in fairly good shape' – Leo begins South America tour in Uruguay

Yesterday 08:56 Thousands of people line seafront of Montevideo to greet pontiff in Uruguay.

PAPAL VISIT

Argentina prepares for historic Pope Leo XIV visit

06-11-2026 00:46 First papal visit to the country in 39 years; Pontiff to be welcomed by Milei upon arrival; Leo’s speeches expected to address issues including inequality, the Church's social doctrine and artificial intelligence.

PAPAL VISIT

Quirno confirms details of Pope Leo’s visit to Argentina

04-11-2026 13:23 Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno finalises details with the Vatican’s advance guard; Two nationwide broadcasts and VP Villarruel makes the cut, despite Milei tensions; Central mass in Palermo and the meeting in Palacio Libertad will be transmitted to nation.

PAPAL VISIT

Pope in Argentina: Leo to take the journey Francis never took

04-11-2026 10:33 Papal visit will serve as consolation for Francis no-show; Late pontiff never returned to his homeland, preferring not to be seen endorsing a political party or movement.

PAPAL VISIT

Papal visit to put spotlight on disability care debate

03-11-2026 12:11 Pontiff will meet residents at Cottolengo Don Orione, where preparations are under way for a visit that coincides with a heated debate over state support.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pope Leo to meet Church abuse victims during South America trip

27-10-2026 13:44 Pope Leo XIV will meet victims of abuse by clergy and members of Catholic Church during regional tour; Vatican did not specify where or with whom the meetings would take place during trip.

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

US Vice-President JD Vance to visit Argentina in November

01-10-2026 14:43 Vance set to meet Milei at the Casa Rosada; Trip, which forms part of US vice-president’s regional tour, organised at Washington’s request.

PAPAL VISIT

‘Argentina awaits’: Pope Leo's visit confirmed, seven million expected

21-09-2026 15:06 Authorities prepare “largest security operation in history” for first papal visit since 1987; Pope will meet President Javier Milei, celebrate Masses in Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján, visit a prison and hold a vigil with young people.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pope Leo’s visit to Argentina confirmed for November

06-08-2026 04:18 Vatican announces pontiff’s regional tour; Catholic leader to visit Argentina from November 8 to 11; During 12-day tour of Latin America, Leo XIV will visit 10 cities in Argentina, Uruguay and Peru.

Dollar purchases

Argentina snaps dollar-buying streak day after IMF hailed policy

29-07-2026 10:57 Monetary authority didn’t buy greenbacks in Argentina’s currency market on Tuesday for the first time since January 2.

IMF LEADER VISITS

IMF boss hails 'much sounder' Argentine economy under Milei

27-07-2026 18:42 International Monetary Fund director Kristalina Georgieva hails economic progress under President Javier Milei during visit to Buenos Aires.

IMF LEADER IN TOWN

IMF leader Georgieva to visit Milei in Buenos Aires

27-07-2026 04:31 IMF sources say Georgieva also plans to meet with Economy Minister Luis Caputo, Central Bank Governor Santiago Bausili and experts from the business world and academia.

economic outlook

IMF confirms 3.5% growth forecast for Argentina in 2026

08-07-2026 15:15 Multilateral lender’s chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Buenos Aires this month; International Monetary Fund sees Argentina’s economy expanding 4% in 2027.

Catholic Church

Milei: 'Highly likely' Pope Leo will visit Argentina in November

26-05-2026 13:26 Argentina's President Javier Milei says it's "highly likely" that Pope Leo XIV will visit in November; Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno is in talks over details of visit, says La Libertad Avanza leader.

PRESIDENT IN ISRAEL

Milei says US-Israel war against Iran is 'right thing to do'

20-04-2026 09:16 President praises United States and Israel for “war on terrorism” against Iran and its proxies; Milei and Netanyahu launch ‘Isaac Accords’ to unite nations with “Judeo-Christian values.”

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

UK denies Milei's claim over lifting of Argentina arms sales

11-12-2025 12:34 President tells British newspaper he intends to visit the United Kingdom in April or May next year and claims talks are ongoing over lifting of weapons ban in place since Malvinas conflict; London denies any "specific talks" over relaxing of arms export controls.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei plans new Israel trip to finalise Jerusalem Embassy transfer

25-11-2025 22:30 Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno confirms during an event with his Israeli counterpart that President Javier Milei will travel to Israel next year to oversee the final transfer of Argentina’s Embassy to Jerusalem.

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

Milei heads to White House for political, economic lifeline

13-10-2025 17:17 Argentina's president is banking on a high-profile show of political and economic support from his US ally President Donald Trump ahead of key midterm elections.

FOREIGN POLICY

President Milei hosts India PM Narendra Modi at Casa Rosada

05-07-2025 13:31 Second meeting between two national leaders after G20 talks last year; India, the world’s fifth-largest economy, is a key export destination for Argentina.

ANALYSIS

Lula hugs it out with Milei, but saves warm embrace for Fernández de Kirchner

03-07-2025 18:43 The sharp divides roiling Latin American politics were visible in a pair of hugs.

CRISTINA & THE COURTS

Brazil's Lula pledges 'solidarity' as he visits house-confined Fernández de Kirchner

03-07-2025 18:34 Former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, condemned to house arrest as she serves a six-year jail term for corruption-related offences, hosts Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at her apartment in Buenos Aires.

CRISTINA & THE COURTS

Fernández de Kirchner seeks permission for Lula visit under house arrest

01-07-2025 21:43 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner requests permission to host Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for a visit while serving her six-year jail term under house arrest.

MILEI's FOREIGN TOUR

Israel welcomes President Javier Milei for second official visit

10-06-2025 21:03 Benjamin Netanyahu greets President Javier Milei as a "true friend" of Israel.

ENERGY & GAS

YPF to sign LNG export deal with Italy's ENI

05-06-2025 09:49 Agreement to be formalised during President Milei's visit to Rome, says YPF President Horacio Marín.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pope Francis's delicate ties with politics in Argentina

21-04-2025 07:15 Buenos Aires-born pontiff undertook dozens of foreign visits, including trips in South America to Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and Peru – but he never returned to the beloved city where he was schooled.

RELATIONS WITH WASHINGTON

US Treasury secretary makes flying visit – with no extra dollars

16-04-2025 14:52 Behind the scenes of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s visit to Argentina. Lunch with business leaders, Caputo and Milei meets, celebrations at the Economy Ministry and trade talks.

by Eugenia Muzio

US TREASURY SECRETARY

Bessent expects Argentina to be able to pay off China swap

14-04-2025 19:13 Scott Bessent hails Argentina as a free-market beacon in Latin America; US Treasury secretary said he expects Argentina to be able to pay off its swap line with China, but that US government isn’t considering providing any direct credit.

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

US Treasury secretary offers 'full support' to Milei ahead of visit

10-04-2025 17:26 In a show of support for President Javier Milei's "bold economic reforms," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will travel to Buenos Aires next week for meetings with government officials and business leaders.

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Milei calls for ‘alliance of free nations’ as he hosts Meloni

20-11-2024 15:06 Javier Milei voices his intention to create a new multilateral grouping of right-wing nations as he hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni; President uses press conference to criticise the “woke virus” he claims is infecting the West.