Argentina: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Javier Milei for historic visit

Loading the video No Comment Video. Argentina: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Javier Milei for historic visit Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 9 November 2026 - 8:52 GMT+1 Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Argentina, on Sunday 8 November, for the first papal visit to the country in nearly 40 years. President Javier Milei welcomed him at Buenos Aires airport, while the city's iconic obelisk was illuminated in his honour. Argentine President Javier Milei welcomed Pope Leo XIV at Jorge Newbery Airport, where the two leaders shook hands before standing side by side on a red carpet for an official ceremony featuring the national guard. The pope also greeted Karina Milei, the president's sister and secretary general of the presidency, Argentina's senior clergy and a group of children and young people on the tarmac. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT That night the Obelisco was illuminated with a projection of the pontiff's face, the first switch-on in a city-wide illumination of monuments and façades, from the Floralis Genérica and Planetario to the Teatro Colón and Cabildo, dressed in Vatican yellow and white. The four-day visit, the first papal trip to Argentina since John Paul II in 1987, is the second leg of a 12-day tour that began in Uruguay and ends in Peru. It resonates because Argentina is the homeland of his predecessor, Pope Francis, who never returned during his 12-year papacy. The meeting with Milei, whose austerity has reshaped the economy, produced a pointed contrast: the pope said "the economy must serve the person, not the person." Argentina Pope Leo XIV Buenos Aires Javier Milei South America Pope Francis Top stories Now playing Next Argentina: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Javier Milei for historic visit Now playing Next Netherlands: Sea of red fills Amsterdam streets in Gaza protest Now playing Next Poland: Kraków mourns six victims as shooting site reopens Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | November 9th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Poland in shock after Krakow attack, Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi Now playing Next Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang's affair with alleged Beijing spy Now playing Next Pope Leo XIV concludes Uruguay visit, heads to Argentina Now playing Next What we know about the Krakow shooting that left six people dead Now playing Next Six killed and more than a dozen injured in shooting in Kraków Now playing Next Trump offers UFC boss White House press secretary role Now playing Next Video shows people fleeing as gunman opens fire in Kraków, Poland Now playing Next Poland: Footage shows people taking cover as a gunman opens fire in Krakow Now playing Next Sausage party: Inside the world's first exhibition dedicated entirely to dachshunds Now playing Next Netflix boss says creativity and regulation 'are not happy bedfellows' in Europe Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | November 8th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Watch: Spectacular double waterspout forms off Italy's Capri island ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Poland: Footage shows people taking cover as a gunman opens fire in Krakow No Comment Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructure No Comment Switzerland: Giant banner targets Big Tech outside data centre site No Comment Spain: Vintage cars hit the streets of Almería for annual rally Egypt At least seven dead, more than 100 injured as two trains collide south of Cairo Europe News UK pays tribute to armed services members fallen in conflicts on Remembrance Sunday Lifestyle Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2026: Rexhep Rexhepi wins prestigious Aiguille d’Or Prize Israel Netanyahu rival Eisenkot to be tasked with forming new government following Israeli elections Europe News What we know about the Krakow shooting that left six people dead Art Fjord Oslo: Norway’s capital celebrates peace at open-air light art festival USA Trump offers UFC boss White House press secretary role: 'Dana, please take the job!' Europe News Video shows people fleeing as gunman opens fire in Kraków, Poland ADVERTISEMENT Uruguay 'Peace is possible and we are called to build it' Pope Leo XIV says in Uruguay Europe News Six killed and more than a dozen injured after gunman opens fire in historic centre of Kraków World News Pedro Alliana sworn in as Paraguay president after Santiago Peña's impeachment Health news When antibiotics stop working: Europe's growing superbug threat Europe News Russian strikes on Kyiv region injure at least six and damage bridge and energy facilities United Arab Emirates 'We have proven ourselves': UAE vows to remain reliable energy supplier to Europe Destinations From gastronomy to sports: What to discover in Spain's Region of Valencia Destinations A trip to the Philippines offers hidden gems, slow food and colourful events ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT