First published Nov 3, 2026, 12:06:15 PM UTC · Last updated Nov 3, 2026, 12:06:15 PM UTC

The Pope arrives in an Argentina where bishops are among Milei’s firmest critics

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Argentina from November 8 to 11 as part of a tour that also includes Uruguay and Peru. The visit takes place amid tension between the government and Argentina’s Catholic hierarchy over austerity policies.

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Illustrative image: Pope Frances - These life size statues are everywhere, they are great. La Boca is a place to take in the sights of the pseudo-art galleries lining the laneways. A really colourful place and lots of art everywhere. — Dennis G. Jarvis/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The visit brings the pope to Argentina amid reported tension between the government and the Catholic hierarchy.

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