"Pope Francis Canonizes Argentina's First Female Saint and Meets with President Milei"

Pope Francis and Argentine President Javier Milei embraced during a Mass to canonize Argentina's first female saint, Mama Antula, marking the first meeting between the two. Milei, who once criticized Francis, waved to supporters and posed for selfies at the ceremony. In his homily, Francis praised Mama Antula as a model of charity and urged the faithful to help the poor. Milei is set to meet privately with Francis and Italy’s far-right Premier Giorgia Meloni. Mama Antula, an 18th century laywoman, is beloved in Argentina for spreading Ignatian spirituality.