Pope Leo XIV's Argentina visit highlights tensions with Milei over disability funding and AI
Briefing by News4U · First published
Pope Leo XIV begins a three-day visit to Argentina on Sunday, starting at a disability home in Claypole where funding cuts have halted medication and supplies since November, according to coordinator Fernando Montero. The pope and President Milei differ sharply on disability support, AI regulation and social policy, with Milei previously calling Francis the "representative of the Evil One." Milei will greet the pope at the airport, while the pontiff later meets business and union leaders and celebrates Mass at a state aircraft factory facing layoffs. [1] [2]
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