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From “a fool” to “his holiness”: Miley changes tone towards Pope Francis

  • November 21, 2023
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Right-wing elected President of Argentina Javier Mileywho called Pope Francis various epithets, starting with “son of a bitch” to “imbecile” and the devil on earth, talked on the

Right-wing elected President of Argentina Javier Mileywho called Pope Francis various epithets, starting with “son of a bitch” to “imbecile” and the devil on earth, talked on the phone today with his compatriot.

The Vatican said they spoke late that evening, but did not say what they talked about or who initiated the conversation.

According to an Argentine newspaper Nation, citing sources in Miley’s party, the conversation was “pleasant” and Miley addressed the Pope as “Your Holiness.”

Miley Francisco: “imbecile defending social justice”

Before deciding to run for president, former TV commentator attacked the pope he called “imbecile defending social justice”“a son of a bitch preaching communism” and “a representative of the evil one on Earth.”

In September, priests from poor areas of Buenos Aires, the pope’s birthplace and where he also served as archbishop, celebrated Mass in defense of Francis and condemned Milea’s attacks.

Newspaper Nation He said that the conversation was started by the pope, it lasted eight minutes and that the conservative invited him to visit his homeland.

Francisco, 86 years old, did more than 40 trips outside Italy since his election 10 years ago as the first Latin American pontiff, but has not yet visited Argentina.

On November 19, Miley won the second round of the presidential election against official candidate Sergio Massa, who remains economy minister although he has appointed a trusted transition team.

Meeting of Miley and Fernandez

Conservative Javier Miley met Tuesday morning with outgoing Peronist President Alberto Fernandez at the presidential residence on the outskirts of Buenos Aires to begin what appears to be a difficult transition period.

Miley, who will take office as president on December 10, promised privatize state-owned companies, eliminate the central bank and dollarize the economy, among other explosive measures.

Fernandez, a moderate Peronist who had failed to curb inflation, which was reaching almost 150% a year, was waiting for him at the Olivos residence.

Amid a severe financial crisis, Miley won 55.7% of the vote on Sunday, compared with 44.3% for Peronist Sergio Massa, and will take office as president on December 10.

Without specifying the topics discussed, the Argentine President said:

“The meeting was held at the Olivos presidential residence with the aim of starting the process of institutional transition between the teams appointed by both sides in the various spheres of government.” (Reuters and EFE)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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