Pope Leo XIV is greeted by Argentine President Javier Milei as the pontiff arrives at Buenos Aires International Airport in Argentina, November 8, 2026, after concluding his visit to Uruguay, and continuing his November 6-17 apostolic journey to Argentina and Peru. Photo: OSV News/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media. When Pope Leo XIV arrived in Argentina November 8, he became the first pope to set foot in the country in nearly four decades — and the first to encounter a nation still wrestling with the legacy of the Argentine who preceded him. Pope Francis remained deeply loved by many Argentines, particularly for his closeness…
