Pope Francis, born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio and elected in 2013, significantly impacted global social justice and peace. Throughout his 12-year papacy, he opted not to visit Argentina, leading to varied interpretations regarding his absence from his homeland. Tributes poured in from thousands of followers in Argentina, demonstrating mixed emotions about his legacy. President Javier Milei and others reflected on his enduring commitment to life, dialogue, and youth, acknowledging both admiration and debate surrounding his influence and relationships with Argentine politics.
Despite his connection to Argentina, Francis never made a pastoral visit to his native country during the 12 years of his pontificate.
In Argentina, the figure of Francis was the subject of admiration and debate. His relationship with the governments in power and his opinions on the social and political reality of the country generated different interpretations.
President Javier Milei highlights the tireless struggle of Francis' Papacy to protect life from conception, promote interreligious dialogue and bring spiritual and virtuous life to the youngest.
The Office of the President regrets the death of Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who in 2013 became the first Argentine to lead the Catholic Church.
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