Pope Leo XIV presses Argentina to look after the weakest as he visits a home for people with disabilities

Summary

Pope Leo XIV is pressing Argentina to look out for its weakest members, and his message of compassion for the poor is being set against the radical economic overhaul of President Javier Milei, whose trademark symbol is a chain saw. During his visit he went to a struggling home for people with disabilities to make the point in person. ABC News reports that the pope drew 2.5 million people to his first Mass in Argentina and said people with disabilities are a blessing.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   9 Nov 2026, 09:08 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Pope Leo's message of compassion for the poor clashes with Javier Milei's radical economic overhaul, which is symbolized by his trademark chain saw.

2. ABC News

   9 Nov 2026, 17:36 UTCSource ↗

   ABC News reports that Pope Leo XIV drew 2.5 million people to his first Mass in Argentina, and that he visited a struggling home for people with disabilities, where he said people with disabilities are a blessing.