- Pope Leo has arrived in Argentina for a three-day visit as part of a 12-day South American tour, marking the first papal visit to the country since 1987.
- Addressing President Javier Milei, a close ally of US president Donald Trump, the pope urged Argentina to safeguard its democracy and recognise the limits of political power.
- The pope implicitly criticised government austerity by stating political authority should be exercised as a service and economic growth must benefit disadvantaged citizens.
- Undertaking the demanding tour less than a month after undergoing lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo also stressed that technological advancements in artificial intelligence must be guided by ethical consciousness.
- Up to seven million people are expected to see the 71-year-old US-born pontiff during his visits to four Argentine cities before he travels to Peru.
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