Argentina's President Javier Milei held his first official audience with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Saturday where he confirmed that the pontiff will visit the South American country, according to the presidential spokesman.

Argentina's President Javier Milei meets Pope Leo at the Vatican:: June 7, 2025Milei shook hands and talked with the pope. The Argentinian president's sister Karina Milei, who is the general secretary of the presidency,

Pope Leo XIV welcomed Javier Milei and reportedly agreed to visit Argentina. Leo's predecessor Francis was an Argentine who often clashed with Milei and never visited his home country during his 12-year papacy.