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Clement MELKI and Alvaro VILLALOBOS

Biscuits And Hugs: Argentina's Milei Mends Fences With Pope

Relations between Milei (L) and the pope have improved after the pontiff congratulated the president on his election (Credit: AFP)

Pope Francis and Argentina's President Javier Milei held their first official talks on Monday, meeting at the Vatican as they seek to mend fences amid the explosive economic situation in their native country.

Milei, a liberal economist, had sharply criticised his compatriot while campaigning for election last year, accusing the pope of political interference and calling him an "imbecile" who "promotes communism".

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