Pope Leo takes Milei to task as he visits divided Argentina
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Pope Leo XIV criticized Argentine President Javier Milei's austerity policies during his first visit to the country in nearly four decades. The pontiff urged economic growth to serve the people and called for greater respect toward the vulnerable, highlighting deep social divisions in Argentina.
Key takeaways
- Pope Leo XIV criticized Milei's austerity measures for failing to protect the poor and disabled.
- The visit marks the first papal trip to Argentina in nearly forty years.
- Milei's government faces criticism for cutting social services and restricting democratic freedoms.
- Argentines hope the Pope's visit will help unite the deeply divided nation.
Read the original at The Hindu
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