Argentina's President Javier Milei and Pope Francis recently had a meeting that seemed to mark a positive turning point in their relationship. The hour and 10-minute meeting, much longer than usual for Francis, displayed a warm and friendly atmosphere between the two leaders. The Vatican even shared a video of Francis smiling and grasping Milei's arm as they walked together to his desk.
This meeting comes as speculations arise about the possibility of Pope Francis visiting Argentina later this year. The pontiff, who has not visited his home country since becoming pope in 2013, has expressed his desire to return. Milei, known for his libertarian views and promises of austerity measures to revive Argentina's economy, gave Francis some Argentine delicacies, including dulce de leche alfajor cookies and lemon biscuits. In return, the pope presented Milei with important documents of his papacy and a medallion.
