# Argentine Leaders' Gifts to Popes

> Argentine leaders gift popes with national symbols and sweets during diplomatic exchanges.
- Title: Argentine Leaders' Gifts to Popes · Perfil | Shortify
- Summary: Argentine leaders gift popes with national symbols and sweets during diplomatic exchanges.
- Keywords: argentina, pope, javier milei, león xiv, mauricio macri, alberto fernández, crisina fernández de kirchner, papa francisco, gifts, diplomatic exchange, Perfil
- Source: Perfil — https://perfil.com/politica/los-regalos-que-los-politicos-argentinos-les-hicieron-a-los-papas-aqS696K6MWUR
- Published: 2026-11-09T21:00:49.498+00:00
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- Topics: argentina, pope, javier milei, león xiv, mauricio macri, alberto fernández, crisina fernández de kirchner, papa francisco, gifts, diplomatic exchange, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Argentine leaders gave popes unique gifts including silver ponchos, historical documents, and traditional sweets during diplomatic visits.