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Martín Menem, pictured here on Dec. 7, 2023, the day he was elected president of Argentina's Chamber of Deputies.

Argentine legislative leader anticipates 2025 attempt to repeal abortion law

Dec 17, 2024

By Julieta Villar

“I’m pro-life, literally. Without hesitation. A light blue neckerchief supporter from here to China,” Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies President Martín... Read more

Argentine President Javier Milei walks past President-elect Donald Trump as they attend the America First Policy Institute Gala held at Mar-a-Lago on Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida.

How will Trump impact abortion, gender, and migration policies in Latin America?

Nov 20, 2024

By David Ramos

The incoming administration of Donald Trump will have repercussions well beyond the nation’s borders, including in Latin America. Read more

Holy Cross parish in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

During Mass, Argentine priest leads congregation in political chant used against Milei

Jun 13, 2024

By Julieta Villar

A Catholic priest in Buenos Aires, Argentina, incorporated into the celebration of the Mass a political chorus used in protests... Read more

Argentine President Javier Milei is pictured here during an audience with Pope Francis on Feb. 12, 2024.

Argentine President Milei: Abortion is aggravated homicide

Mar 9, 2024

By Julieta Villar

The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, says abortion “is murder aggravated by the bond” between mother and child. Read more

Argentine President Javier Milei speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, on Feb. 24, 2024.

Milei ends Argentine government use of ‘inclusive language’ promoted by gender ideology advocates

Feb 28, 2024

By Julieta Villar

Argentine President Javier Milei has ordered the prohibition of inclusive language by the national government. Read more

Pope Francis meets with Argentina President Javier Milei in a private audience on Feb. 12, 2024, at the Vatican.

Analysis: Milei, Pope Francis embody contrasting economic viewpoints

Feb 14, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

While both Javier Milei and Pope Francis hail from Argentina — both were born in Buenos Aires — they hold ... Read more

Pope Francis greets Argentina President Javier Milei in St. Peter’s Basilica on Feb. 11, 2024, at the canonization of Mama Antula, the first female saint from Argentina.

What did Milei and Pope Francis say to each other at the canonization of Mama Antula?

Feb 12, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Pope Francis and the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, spoke briefly at the Vatican on Sunday, Feb. 11, ahead of... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Argentina President Javier Milei in a private audience on Feb. 12, 2024, at the Vatican.

Meeting between Pope Francis and Argentine president signals possible turn in relationship

Feb 12, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

Pope Francis met with Argentine President Javier Milei in a highly anticipated private audience on Monday morning. Read more

Pope Francis at the canonization of María Antonia of St. Joseph — known affectionately in the pope’s home country as “Mama Antula” -- on Feb. 11, 2024.

Pope Francis canonizes Argentina’s first female saint

Feb 11, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis praised the Argentine saint as “a model of apostolic fervor and boldness” for traveling “thousands of miles on... Read more

Argentine President Javier Milei and Pope Francis.

Argentine President Javier Milei, Pope Francis to meet

Jan 29, 2024

By Julieta Villar

The meeting is scheduled to take place in the context of the canonization of Mama Antula, the first Argentine female... Read more

Pope Francis and Javier Milei.

Pope Francis sends rosary to president-elect Milei of Argentina

Nov 27, 2023

By Julieta Villar

The Office of the President-Elect of Argentina confirmed on X that the country’s new president, Javier Milei, received a rosary... Read more

Victoria Villarruel, vice president-elect of Argentina.

4 key facts about Victoria Villarruel, the Catholic vice president-elect of Argentina

Nov 22, 2023

By Diego López Marina

The vice president-elect is known for expressing her Catholic faith in public and for criticizing policies contrary to her principles,... Read more

Javier Milei, president-elect of Argentina.

Head of Argentine Bishops’ Conference prays for new officials following election of Milei

Nov 21, 2023

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Bishop Oscar Ojea lifted up in prayer the new governing authorities following the victory of Javier Milei in Argentina’s presidential... Read more

Pope Francis and Argentina president-elect Javier Milei.

Pope Francis congratulates president-elect Milei of Argentina in phone call

Nov 21, 2023

By Julieta Villar

Pope Francis contacted the president-elect of Argentina, Javier Milei, to congratulate him on his victory in Sunday’s runoff presidential election. Read more

Javier Milei, president-elect of Argentina.

Pro-life expectations high following election of Javier Milei as president of Argentina

Nov 20, 2023

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Various pro-life and pro-family leaders hailed the election of the next president of Argentina, Javier Milei, who defeated Sergio Massa... Read more