Pope Francis's papacy in quotes

The first Latin American pontiff visited several countries in the region, including four bordering his country, but never returned to his homeland

Pope Francis's papacy in quotes

Pope Francis's delicate ties with politics in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES - Pope Francis navigated a complex relationship with politics in Argentina, a juggling act observers say explains why he never once returned to the country that informed his love for the downtrodden, for tango and for soccer.

Francisco died without having returned to his native Argentina since he assumed the papacy in 2013. According to analysts and close to the religious, there would be three main reasons: In order not to be caught in the polarization that for years dominates the politics of his country. For the divisions that were generated around his figure. Due to the tense relationship that he maintained in recent times with the ultra-right president Javier Mile…

He left Buenos Aires at the age of 76 to participate in the Vatican conclave that he would choose Bnedicto XVI's successor at the age of 76.

One of the things that have attracted the most attention regarding the management of Jorge Bergoglio in the Vatican, is that in 12 years of papacy he never visited the country where he was born.