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Milei Tears at Pope Leo XIV Farewell
President Milei cries as Pope Leo XIV departs Argentina after historic visit.
In brief
President Milei cries as Pope Leo XIV departs Argentina after historic visit. President Milei weeps during Pope Leo XIV's farewell at Ezeiza airport, ending the pontiff's first 39-year visit to Argentina. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Pope's Argentina Visit
President Milei weeps at Ezeiza airport as Pope Leo XIV departs after historic visit.
“Thank you for receiving me with such affection. Thank you, Argentina, for receiving me with open arms. Farewell, my dear Argentina!”
Pope's Final Mass
Pope Leo XIV celebrated last Mass at Luján Basilica with 3 million attendees.
Pope's Visit Timeline
Pope visited Buenos Aires, Palermo, and Cordoba with crowds of 2.5 million and 650,000.
Pope's Departure
Pope Leo XIV flies to Lima for next leg of South American tour.
Milei's Reaction
Milei thanked Pope Leo XIV for visit, asking him to pray for himself repeatedly.
The headline
President Milei weeps during Pope Leo XIV's farewell at Ezeiza airport, ending the pontiff's first 39-year visit to Argentina.
