# Milei bids farewell to Pope Leo as he departs for Peru

> President Milei tears up at Pope Leo XIV's emotional goodbye before his South American tour continues.
- Title: Milei bids farewell to Pope Leo as he departs for Peru
- Summary: President Milei tears up at Pope Leo XIV's emotional goodbye before his South American tour continues.
- Keywords: pope leo xiv, javier milei, argentina, peru, lujan, ezeiza international airport, catholic leader, Buenos Aires Times
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/emotional-milei-bids-farewell-to-pope-leo-as-he-departs-for-peru.phtml
- Published: 2026-11-11T18:01:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pope leo xiv, javier milei, argentina, peru, lujan, ezeiza international airport, catholic leader, news, politics, world
## Pope Leo's final stop
Pope Leo XIV left Argentina after four days of engagements at Ezeiza International Airport.
## Milei's emotional farewell
President Milei cried during the Pope's farewell ceremony with military honors.
## Pope's farewell message
Pope Leo thanked Argentina for welcoming him and asked for a special blessing for the country.

> Thank you for welcoming me with open arms. I felt right at home. Farewell, dear Argentina!
## Pope's departure
Pope Leo departed for Peru after a mass attended by three million worshippers.
## Key takeaway

President Milei cried during Pope Leo XIV's farewell ceremony at Ezeiza Airport as the Pope departed for Peru after a four-day visit to Argentina.