Pope Leo XIV says the economy must serve the people, criticizing Milei's austerity
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Today Pope Leo XIV said, in remarks reported by France 24 after he landed in Argentina, that the economy must be at the service of the people rather than people being at the service of the economy, criticizing President Javier Milei's austerity measures on the first papal visit to the country in nearly four decades. He stressed that some people, despite hard work, still struggle to meet their household's needs, spoke in defense of the poor and pensioners, and said particular concern should be shown for those affected by illness, dependency and disability. He told Milei that strengthening democracy required a willingness to listen and the careful use of words. [1]
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- Pope Leo criticises Milei’s austerity in Argentina, says growth must benefit all
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