If Milei Wins, Francis Will Stay Away from Argentina

If Javier Milei who has publicly insulted Francis, is elected president of Argentina, the plans for Francis to visit his homeland will fall through, writes La-Croix.com (November 14).

Francis is unpopular in Argentina and has never visited the country as Pope. In recent months, he has told journalists on several occasions that he would come to Argentina in 2024. The Argentine bishops last invited him on November 7, apparently with his agreement.

The other candidate, Sergio Massa, is not a friend of Francis either, having lobbied in the Vatican in the 2000s at the Vatican to have Bergoglio removed from Buenos Aires. However, this old enmity would not prevent Francis from visiting Argentina.

Milei is likely to win the election.

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Everyday for Life Canada

Nov 21, 2023

The Pope should stay away from every country, including the Vatican.

Kenjiro M. Yoshimori

Nov 19, 2023

MILEI WON!!!! Boo hoo hoo, Pope Francis!!! The good guy won, and I hope I hope a good guy is coming for your job very soon!!!

SHJ-IHM

Nov 19, 2023

Milei for Italian Prime Minister!

CatholicConclave

Nov 19, 2023

Either way, Francis could easily be arrested if he returns. Too much cover-up of abuse on his watch.

foward

Nov 19, 2023

Well you have it... it seems that Milei is winning

Jan Joseph

Nov 19, 2023

Politiek en geloof staan bijna altijd haaks op elkaar. Het geloof, de Rooms Katholieke kerk moet zich uitsluitend met politiek bemoeien als het om morele kwesties gaat. Maar geen politieke standpunten innemen, want als de politiek wind veranderd van links naar rechts of andersom wordt dit op de kerk afgerekend.