Argentine President Javier Milei's visit to the Vatican marked a significant moment in both religious and political spheres as he met with Pope Francis for the first time. The meeting comes after a history of Milei's harsh criticism of the Pope, including calling him an 'imbecile,' a 'son-of-a-bitch preaching communism,' and 'the representative of Evil on Earth.' Despite their past, the encounter appeared conciliatory, with Milei kissing the Pope and both figures embracing in St. Peter's Basilica during a Mass to canonize Argentina's first female saint, a Catholic laywoman from the 18th century. This event not only symbolized a mending of fences between the two Argentine figures but also highlighted Pope Francis's criticism of 'radical individualism,' indirectly targeting Milei's libertarian political philosophy by referring to it as a 'virus.' Additionally, the Pope's message emphasized the importance of community and service to others, contrasting with Milei's previous statements. The visit also included Milei's itinerary in Rome, featuring meetings with significant figures such as Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and discussions on backing 'bloodthirsty regimes.'
Pope Francis and Argentina's President Javier Milei held their first official talks on Monday, meeting at the Vatican as they seek to mend fences amid the explosive economic situation in their native country. https://t.co/gpOiilk3YT
The Vatican introduced Argentine President Miley's sister Karina as his wife... https://t.co/RJsqzWODEy
Argentine President Javier Milay has met with Pope Francis, whom he previously called "an imbecile who promotes communism." https://t.co/o1SNZ406XL
I already knew that Milei was a very weird person before, but his visit to Israel really drove the point home. He is such a weird person. https://t.co/tzzN190FVw
Pope and Argentine President Milei embrace after pontiff canonizes Argentina’s first female saint https://t.co/x0isz0J798 https://t.co/g9cDS6oeqs
Milei loves the punchline when the Pope tells his classic the priest, the rabbi, and the libertarian joke .. https://t.co/Mkfcn2X6s3
Pope Francis embraces Argentine president who called him "filthy leftist" https://t.co/wWPropd5QK https://t.co/oOTf5cf9KA
"let us commend ourselves to Mary Most Holy, Health of the Sick, that she may intercede for us and help us to be artisans of closeness and fraternal relationships." - Pope Francis Full story: https://t.co/7YX0c9cZ0c https://t.co/NhtPx4nzAa
Pope Francis and Argentine President Javier Milei embraced Sunday in St. Peter's Basilica, as Argentine faith and politics came together during a Mass to canonize the country's first female saint. https://t.co/WkcmwSixWI
The Pope has indirectly called Milei and his political philosophy a "virus" .. https://t.co/oSTkXVkIzo
"[We live] in the midst of a society that risks forgetting that Radical Individualism is the most difficult virus to overcome, a virus that deceives and makes us believe it’s all about giving free rein to one’s ambitions." — Pope Francis, attacking Milei's political philosophy https://t.co/oSTkXVkIzo
In the past Milei has attack Pope Francis for backing "bloodthirsty regimes" and he has called Francis an "imbecile", a "son-of-a-bitch preaching communism", and "the representative of Evil on Earth." https://t.co/oSTkXVkIzo
🇦🇷🇮🇱‼️🚨 By the way is Milei going home to do some Argentinian business or he stays in Israel now? 🤣 https://t.co/n47RjjsGwV
🇦🇷🇻🇦 MILEI KISSES THE POPE After his trip to Israel, the Argentine President headed to the Vatican for a visit with the Pope. https://t.co/v4VtX6hBeb https://t.co/yc64HcrAIB
Milei embracing the Pope in his pope mobile https://t.co/zzBRsCphkq
We must bring our wounds - those of our heart and soul - to Jesus. Let us put our miseries, fragilities, falsities, and fears at the feet of Christ. At Jesus' 'touch', the best parts of us are reborn: let us rediscover the joy of giving ourselves to others.
Argentina’s president-elect Javier Milei meets Pope Francis for the first time at the Vatican as the two compatriots mend fences https://t.co/J9DXySPFML
.@Pontifex on Sunday will elevate to sainthood the first female saint from his native Argentina, an event that will be attended at the Vatican by his former strong critic, Argentine President @JMilei. #JavierMilei | #PopeFrancis https://t.co/OhtQELb6FN
.@Pontifex warns against ‘radical individualism’ ahead of meeting with Argentina’s libertarian president @JMilei https://t.co/JxuZKPVu87
Javier Milei, en la previa de su encuentro con el papa Francisco: “Es el argentino más importante de la historia". https://t.co/mTtTH3D4uq https://t.co/mP9aAgQCQ7
A Catholic laywoman who lived in 18th-century Argentina and joined the Jesuits in their evangelical mission throughout the South American country will become the first female saint from the home country of Pope Francis on Sunday. https://t.co/dwTPPuLp9H
Mama Antula, the Jesuit who didn't want to marry or be a nun, will be Argentina's first female saint (from @AP) By @debo_rey https://t.co/nBLWI1j3Pk
Milei's itinerary in Rome: meetings with the Pope, Mattarella, and Meloni https://t.co/UcqgfG32pX https://t.co/JRiS8LEugT