Pope Leo XIV arrived in Buenos Aires on November 8th, marking the first papal visit to Argentina since 1987 and receiving a welcome from President Javier Milei. This leg of his 12-day Latin America tour comes as the pontiff is set to engage with the Argentine Church, which has found itself at odds with the country's libertarian leader over social justice issues.
The pontiff's journey began in Uruguay, where he called for universal healthcare in his first address, just weeks after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. Despite his recent health challenges, Pope Leo has expressed feeling "better than he looked" and is undertaking the demanding schedule of travel and engagements across the continent, with thousands turning out to greet him in Uruguay.
Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Argentina, Meets President Milei Amidst Social Justice Tensions
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