Argentina's president, a former critic of Pope Francis, offers his condolences
- Argentina's President Javier Milei sent condolences to Pope Francis's family and all Catholics in a message posted on X.
- Milei previously criticized Pope Francis during his 2023 campaign, calling him an 'imbecile,' but later softened his stance after taking office.
- A mass will be held in honor of Pope Francis at the cathedral in Buenos Aires, his birthplace.
- Argentina will observe seven days of mourning for Pope Francis, acknowledging his significance despite past differences.
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(S+) Death of Pope Francis: If even football rests in Argentina
Many Argentines considered Francis to be the Pope of the Peronists. The social reformer was close to this movement, but did not allow himself to be taken over by it – and finally even made Head of State Milei mute.
Milei’s turn over Pope Francis: from “evil” and “communist” to “most important agent in history”
The Pope symbolized everything the ultra-rightist government rejects: social justice, centrality of the state, care for nature, but the Argentine president went from insulting him in campaign to visiting him in the Vatican
Javier Milei, Who Once Called Pope Francis an 'Imbecile,' Honors First Argentine Pope
Argentine President Javier Milei honored his compatriot Pope Francis following his passing on Monday, celebrating his "indefatigable struggle... to protect life from conception, promote interreligious dialogue," and youth outreach. The post Javier Milei, Who Once Called Pope Francis an ‘Imbecile,’ Honors First Argentine Pope appeared first on Breitbart.
From Milei to Putin: World leaders fire Pope Francis
Leaders from all over the world expressed their condolences after the death of Pope Francis. Argentine President Javier Milei paid tribute to his compatriot, who was honored to have known “in his goodness and wisdom” despite the differences between the two leaders. For his part, King Charles III of England said he was “deeply saddened” by the pope’s death, indicating that he served the world with “devotion throughout his life.” The president of …
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