President of Argentina, Javier Mileyinvited on Thursday Papa Francisco to visit the country, his department reported on social networks. Xin an obvious attempt to build a bridge after the president would insult the pontiff in recent years.

Miley, who took office on December 10, described the Argentine-born pope as “Jesuit Promoting Communism”“representative of the evil one on Earth” and ” fool who defends social justice.”

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“At the risk of saying too much, I invite you to visit our beloved Motherland, according to the dates and places indicated to us, bearing in mind the common desire of our cities, provinces and towns count on your presence and give your filial affection“, the account indicated X the presidency of Argentina.

Miley’s office said the two were supporting telephone conversation after the electionsin which the president-elect expressed the hope that Francisco would be able to visit Argentina “very soon.”

Francis, first Latin American Pope history, has not returned to his home country since accepting the pontificate more than 10 years ago, but last April said he plans to visit Argentina in 2024Local media reported this.

Miley’s complaints have raised doubts about whether the 87-year-old Pope will maintain his intention to visit the country. Even priests from poor areas demonstrated in September to express your rejection of insults from the president who described it as “unpresentable and catastrophic character“.

On the tenth anniversary of his pontificate, celebrated in March 2023, many Argentines expressed the wish that Francisco returns to the countrybut his advanced age and a series of mobility problems related to his knee have raised questions about whether the visit will ever take place.

(Reuters)