Pope Leo XIV Urges Public Service and Shared Prosperity During Argentina Visit
Pope Leo XIV met President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires and called on leaders to protect dignity, support work and ensure economic progress reaches vulnerable people.
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — Pope Leo XIV has appealed to Argentina's political and civic leaders to place the common good, human dignity and opportunities for ordinary families at the centre of public decision-making.
The Pope delivered the address on Sunday, November 8, 2026, during his visit to Argentina as part of an apostolic journey through Uruguay, Argentina and Peru scheduled for November 6–17.
Meeting with President Milei
President Javier Milei received the Pope at the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires. The two leaders held a private meeting before attending a public gathering with authorities, representatives of civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Palacio Libertad.
The Pope spoke about the importance of work, education and the ability of families to build secure lives. He urged leaders to create opportunities for young people and ensure that economic development also benefits people who face disadvantage or hardship.
Work, technology and the environment
In his address, Leo XIV also discussed the responsibility to protect natural resources, consider the ethical consequences of artificial intelligence and resist corruption and organised crime.
He called for dialogue and cooperation as ways to address challenges shared across South America and beyond. His remarks were framed as principles for public leadership rather than an endorsement of a specific party or government policy.
Significance of the visit
The visit is particularly symbolic because Argentina was the home country of Pope Francis. Leo XIV's appearance gave him an opportunity to address social questions in a country where economic choices and public services are closely debated.
The Vatican's published account confirms the meetings and the text of the address. It does not announce a new bilateral agreement with Argentina.
Original source: Vatican Press Office, November 8, 2026. https://press.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/speeches/2026/november/documents/20261108-argentina-autorita.html
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