Javier Milei, Who Once Called Pope Francis an 'Imbecile,' Honors First Argentine Pope

Argentine President Javier Milei honored his compatriot Pope Francis following his passing on Monday, celebrating his “indefatigable struggle… to protect life from conception, promote interreligious dialogue,” and youth outreach.

The Vatican announced on Monday that Pope Francis died at age 88 on Monday morning following a final appearance during Easter celebration services the night before. The pontiff had struggled for months with respiratory illness prior to his passing, spending weeks hospitalized in February and March. Pope Francis, born in Argentina as Jorge Bergoglio, was selected as the first Latin American po...
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