Javier Milei, President of Argentina, expressed optimism for maintaining one “very fruitful dialogue” with Pope Francis during his visit to Italy. Furthermore, I would like to take this opportunity to say that the Pope is the most important Argentine in history.
This meeting, scheduled for Sunday, promises to be a milestone in the relationship between both leaders, especially after the Mileis’ negative comments towards the Pope during his election campaign Choice.
In statements to Milei Radio, the Argentine president stressed the importance of the meeting and recalled the previous telephone dialogue with the Pope. Despite previous disagreements, Milei recognized Francisco as “the most important Argentine in history” and advocated a constructive perspective in the relationship between both leaders.
“Hopefully His Holiness’s health will allow him to visit the Argentines,” Milei added, referring to a possible visit by the Argentine pope to his home country, which he has not returned to since his election in 2013 , because “ “In a country with so many roots in Catholicism, moral support is very important,” said the Argentine president.
Meeting of Milei and the Pope
The meeting between Milei and Pope Francis will take place after an exchange Criticism during the presidential election campaign, where Milei had described the leader of the Catholic Church as “the representative of evil on earth”.. However, the pope downplayed these accusations, saying they were part of the political discourse and congratulated Milei on his presidential election.
In the current context, in which Milei faces political obstacles in passing important laws, the Argentine president stressed the need to seek consensus and avoid ideological confrontations. This attitude reflects his willingness to address the government’s challenges from a pragmatic and cooperative perspective.
Milei’s official visit to Italy also includes meetings with other important personalities, such as the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. These meetings underscore the importance of international relations for the Argentine government and its commitment to dialogue and cooperation on the world stage.
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