Argentina in 'profound sorrow' over death of homegrown Pope Francis; President Javier Milei's full statement here

In New Mexico, bells toll for ‘a man of the people’ and a voice for the poor

SANTA FE — In the New Mexico city that shared its namesake with the pope, local residents and tourists alike bowed their heads Monday and reflected on the death of Jorge Mario Bergoglio — known to most as Pope Francis.

In the midst of the shock at the death of Pope Francis, the Chief of Staff, Guillermo Francos, said when Javier Milei is expected to travel to Italy to dismiss the pontiff. He also gave details about the link between Jorge Bergoglio and the Argentine president. “The President’s trip would be on Thursday night,” said Francos in LN+, although he did not provide any more details because the national government is subject to confirmation by the Arge…

Trump, von der Leyen and Milei confirm their presence at the funeral (ANSA)

World Leaders Pay Tribute to Pope Francis

Argentine President Javier Milei has led tributes to Pope Francis, who was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires to Italian immigrant parents and died on Monday at age 88. “It is with profound sorrow that I learned this sad morning that Pope Francis, Jorge Bergoglio, passed away today and is now resting in peace.” Milei wrote on social media platform X. “Despite differences that seem minor today, having been able to know him in his kindness…

Argentina in 'profound sorrow' over death of homegrown Pope Francis; President Javier Milei's full statement here

Argentina mourns the passing of Pope Francis, who died at 88, with President Javier Milei honouring his legacy.

The Argentine government declares national mourning and cancels the presidential agenda as it prepares the participation of President Javier Milei in the funeral of the pontiff in the Vatican. Pope Francis’ death, which occurred on Monday, April 21, in Rome at the age of 88, caused a deep shock in Argentina. In response, President Javier Milei decreed seven days of national mourning, during which the flags will remain half-assed in all the publi…