Politics · Buenos Aires, Argentina · November 9, 2026

Pope Leo tells Milei the economy must serve people

Reported by 10 outlets · first reported Nov 9, 2:09 PM ET

Pope Leo XIV drew about 2.5 million to a Mass in Buenos Aires. He told Milei the economy must serve people. He defended unions and visited a care home hit by cuts. Milei said he is willing to engage in dialogue.

Why it matters

It puts the Church's voice into Argentina's austerity debate.

Background

It is the first papal visit in 39 years.

The story so far

1. Oct 26Pope Leo cleared for South America trip after surgery
2. Oct 27Pope Leo cleared for South America trip
3. Nov 5Pope Leo begins Latin America trip after lung surgery
4. Nov 6Pope Leo begins South America tour in Uruguay
5. Nov 7Pope Leo begins South America tour after cancer surgery
6. Nov 8Pope Leo urges Milei to safeguard democracy
7. Nov 9Pope Leo tells Milei the economy must serve people
8. Nov 10Pope Leo draws huge crowds in Argentina
9. Nov 11Pope Leo ends Argentina visit with huge Mass, arrives in Peru
10. Nov 12Pope Leo XIV returns to Peru after Argentina visit

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 9, 2:09 PM ET
• Buenos Aires Times ↗Nov 9, 5:13 PM ET
• Buenos Aires Times ↗Nov 9, 5:07 PM ET

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