He Pope Francisco today briefly greeted the president of Argentina, Javier Mileyafter the canonization mass of «Mother Antula» in the Vatican and, upon seeing him, he exclaimed: “You cut your hair!”between the laughter of both.
“I messed it up”the president responded, holding his hands and laughing, as heard in the videos of the meeting.
He then bowed and hugged the pontiff.sitting in a wheelchair due to his well-known mobility problems.
“Thanks for coming”said Francisco, who greeted the rest of the president’s companions, including his sister and general secretary, Karina Milei.
«Pray for me and I will do it for you»Bergoglio finished before saying goodbye.
The moment occurred at the end of the canonization mass of the first Argentine saint, María Antonia de Paz y Figueroa, popularly known as “Mama Antula”, in the Vatican basilica, which Milei attended with her delegation.
It was the first meeting between the two after the far-right politician, before arriving at the Casa Rosaa last December, dedicated numerous criticisms to him and came to describe him as “the representative of the evil one on earth”.
However, Francisco downplayed his words and in fact telephoned him to congratulate him on his electoral victory.
Tomorrow the pontiff and Milei will hold a private audience at the Apostolic Palace at 9:00 a.m. local time (8:00 GMT). EFE
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