Argentina's President Javier Milei held his first official audience with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Saturday where he confirmed that the pontiff will visit the South American country, according to the presidential spokesman.

Pope Leo XIV welcomed Javier Milei and reportedly agreed to visit Argentina. Leo's predecessor Francis was an Argentine who often clashed with Milei and never visited his home country during his 12-year papacy.

Pope León XIV welcomes Argentina’s President Javier Milei at Vatican, where he expresses concern over inequality, poverty and conflict.