Argentine Leaders' Gifts to Popes

Javier Milei's gifts to León XIV

Javier Milei received Pope León XIV with a silver medal engraved with national and Vatican coats of arms and an ebony silver sprinkler decorated with the Virgin of Luján.

Milei's previous gifts to Pope Francis

In February 2024, Milei gave Pope Francis a 1854 handwritten letter, dulce de leche cookies, and lemon biscuits.

Milei's football-themed gift

Milei also gave Pope Francis a handcrafted soccer ball by Scholas Occurrentes and a commemorative poster for Mother Teresa's beatification.

Jorge Macri's gift to León XIV

Jorge Macri gave Pope León XIV the keys to the city and was honored as a distinguished visitor.

“La llegada del Santo Padre nos emociona y marca un momento histórico, único en la vida de nuestra ciudad”

Axel Kicillof's gift to León XIV

Axel Kicillof gave Pope León XIV a traditional mate and a replica of San Luis Orione's heart.

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's gifts

Cristina gave Pope Francis a handmade mate set and vicuña poncho in 2013, and a sculpture of the Virgin Desatanudos in 2014.

“¡Sí, tiene música, sólo los argentinos somos capaces de hacer estas cosas!”

Mauricio Macri's gifts to Francis

Mauricio Macri gave Pope Francis a vicuña poncho, a Matará cross, and twelve Argentine music albums in February 2016.

Alberto Fernández's gifts

Alberto Fernández gave Pope Francis a bust of Negro Manuel, a weaving loom, and a book on historical cafes in Buenos Aires.

Alberto Fernández's second gift

In May 2021, Alberto gave Pope Francis a medal for the 40th anniversary of the Malvinas War, a San José stole, and a book on Enrique Santos Discépolo.

Other leaders' gifts

Andrés Larroque gave Pope Francis a La Cámpora t-shirt and a portrait of Carlos Mugica, while Eduardo de Pedro brought Mercedes salami.