Pope Leo urges Argentina's Milei to put people before the economy

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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Argentina on Sunday, urging to protect democracy and ensure economic growth benefits the poor. The pope's remarks were widely watched for criticism of President Javier Milei 's harsh austerity programs and cuts affecting social services. While Leo did not address the government's policies directly, he said "the economy must be at the service of the people, rather than people being at the service of the economy." Talking to Milei and other government officials, he pointed to the plight of those who, "despite hard work, nonetheless struggle to meet their household's needs." With regards to democracy, he said it was "part of Argentina's heritage that needs to be safeguarded.