Pope Leo takes Milei to task as he visits divided Argentina

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Pope Leo criticized policies affecting poor people and pensioners during a visit to Argentina, calling for concern for people affected by illness, dependency, and disability. His remarks appeared to allude to controversial government cuts to disability assistance under President Javier Milei.

Pope Leo spoke out in defence of the poor and pensioners, insisting that “particular concern be shown for those affected by illness, dependency and disability” — a veiled reference to the government’s controversial cuts to disability assistance