The President of the Nation, Javier Milei, is set to attend the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leon XIV, who was previously known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, in the Vatican. This official event has sparked great interest and expectations within the Argentine government.
Presidential participation in such ceremonies has precedents, such as the trip of former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in 2013 for the inaugural mass of Pope Francis's pontificate, which gathered 130 international delegations. It is anticipated that Milei may take a prominent place during the ceremony as the diplomatic representative of the home country of Pope Francis.
The Argentine Government formally expressed its congratulations to Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leon XIV of the Catholic Church, Bishop of Rome, and sovereign of the State of Vatican City. It is expected that the General Secretary of the Presidency, Karina Milei, and the Secretary of Worship, Nahuel Sotelo, will accompany President Milei at this important event.
Presidential spokesperson, Manuel Adorni, confirmed the president's trip through an official statement, indicating the purpose of attending the Solemn Inaugural Ceremony of the Pontificate of His Holiness Leon XIV in representation of the Argentine Republic. President Milei's participation in this event is of utmost relevance and is expected to be a historic moment.
The inauguration ceremony of the new pope carries profound significance, as stated in the official text issued by the Argentine Government. It is hoped that the new Holy Father can contribute to the defense of fundamental values such as life, freedom, and private property in a global context of challenges. President Milei's presence at this ceremony is a gesture of respect and cooperation with the Catholic Church.
The Casa Rosada issued an official statement congratulating the new Supreme Pontiff and it is anticipated that the enthronement will take place in the coming days. Sources close to the president indicated the possibility that he might send a personal letter of congratulations to Leon XIV, thereby strengthening ties between the Argentine Republic and the Holy See in this new chapter of ecclesiastical history.
