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Villarruel's Absence Sparks Debate Over Papal Visit
Villarruel claims exclusion from papal mass; Milei denies and travels to Córdoba for event.
In brief
Villarruel claims exclusion from papal mass; Milei denies and travels to Córdoba for event. Karina Milei denies Victoria Villarruel's claims of exclusion from papal mass and travels to Córdoba for the event. Originally reported by Clarín.
Villarruel's Absence
Victoria Villarruel expressed dissatisfaction over not being invited to the Pope's mass in Buenos Aires or Córdoba.
“Nunca recibimos el QR para poder ingresar a los distintos controles de seguridad.”
Milei Denies Exclusion
Karina Milei denied Villarruel's claims, stating the invitation was sent on November 4 and security details were explained.
“Se le cursó la invitación a la vicepresidenta el 4 de noviembre.”
Papal Visit Details
The Pope will speak to 800,000 Cordobese and others at a mass in FADEA's stadium on Tuesday.
“León XIV hablará a los cerca de 800 mil feligreses cordobeses”
Villarruel's Response
Villarruel stated she never received the security QR code but welcomed Argentina's Catholic reception of the Pope.
“Nunca recibimos el QR para poder ingresar a los distintos controles de seguridad.”
Local Government Involvement
Córdoba's governor Martín Llaryora confirmed local authorities handled invitations, not the provincial government.
“Las autoridades locales no estuvieron a cargo de las invitaciones”
Political Tensions
Political tensions arise as officials debate Villarruel's exclusion and the Pope's visit protocol.
“Es mentira. Es un escándalo. Karina no entiende lo que está pasando”
Papal Visit Concludes
The Pope will leave Córdoba after the mass, with Milei traveling to the airport for the final farewell.
“El Papa saludará desde la misma ventana desde donde saludó Juan Pablo II en 1987.”
The short version
Karina Milei denies Victoria Villarruel's claims of exclusion from papal mass and travels to Córdoba for the event.
