# Milei Meets Pope Before Unions Push Back

> Argentina's president seeks pope's approval for economic plans as unions and rivals prepare to share concerns.
- Title: Milei Meets Pope Before Unions Push Back · Buenos Aires Herald
- Summary: Argentina's president seeks pope's approval for economic plans as unions and rivals prepare to share concerns.
- Keywords: javier milei, pope leo xiv, argentina, labor unions, opposition, villarruel, kicillof, economic policy, papal visit, unions, business leaders, social justice
- Source: Buenos Aires Herald — https://buenosairesherald.com/society/from-milei-to-labor-unions-who-will-try-to-get-their-message-to-the-pope
- Author: Veronica Smink
- Published: 2026-11-06T19:00:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: javier milei, pope leo xiv, argentina, labor unions, opposition, villarruel, kicillof, economic policy, papal visit, unions, business leaders, social justice
## Milei's Papal Meeting
President Javier Milei will meet Pope Leo XIV during his 4-day visit to Argentina starting November 8.
## Austerity Resistance Grows
Milei's spending cuts to lower inflation face growing opposition from those hit hardest by his policies.
## Opposition Leaders Invited
Opposition figures including 23 governors and Victoria Villarruel will meet the pope during the reception.
## Villarruel's Role
Villarruel, president of the Senate, remains a senior institutional figure despite political estrangement from Milei.
## Kicillof's Visit Plan
Kicillof will meet the pope at a disability institution and during a Mass on Wednesday.
## Labor Sector Meeting
Over 1,000 labor, business, and social movement representatives will share concerns with the pope.
## Unions and Business Groups
CGT and CAME will present economic and social challenges to the pope during the meeting.
## Religious Leadership Meeting
The pope will meet religious leaders to discuss Argentina's social situation and church challenges.
## Papal Visit Ends
The pope leaves Argentina on November 11 after meeting key stakeholders.
## Key takeaway

President Milei will meet Pope Leo XIV to present his austerity policies, while opposition figures and labor unions aim to highlight economic hardships during the pope's 4-day visit.