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Pope Leo XIV visited Buenos Aires on Sunday, delivering a speech that addressed economic policy, social welfare, environmental stewardship and emerging technologies. The pontiff met Argentine President Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada upon arrival from Montevideo and later spoke to government officials, civil society representatives and diplomats at the Palacio Libertad. In his address, the Pope emphasized that “the economy must be at the service of the person, and not the person at the service of the economy.” He called for growth that reaches those facing the greatest difficulties, citing families burdened by uncertainty, job seekers, elderly citizens who have contributed to society, and workers who, even while employed, struggle to meet household needs. The Pope’s remarks came amid Milei’s administration, which has implemented an ultra‑liberal program that includes public spending cuts, widespread layoffs of public employees, and reductions in pensions and subsidies. The Pope also reaffirmed the dignity of unborn life, urging protection of life “from its earliest moments to its natural end.” He added that dignity requires special attention to the sick, the dependent and people with disabilities. The Argentine Catholic Church has previously requested that the Milei government address the challenges faced by the disability sector, which has been affected by fiscal austerity. On environmental issues, the Pope highlighted Argentina’s natural wealth—its fields, water reserves, energy sources, minerals and diverse ecosystems—as offering broad development possibilities. He urged an “authentically human ecology” that links care for creation with care for people, ensuring that resource use benefits communities while preserving conditions for life and work. The Pope referenced the 2015 encyclical Caritas in veritate by Pope Benedict XVI. Addressing technological advances, particularly artificial intelligence, the Pope noted that medicine, education, production and research now possess tools capable of profoundly transforming human life. He stressed the need to consider the consequences of these technologies and the responsibilities of those who decide how to use them, calling for an ethical consciousness that matches technological development. He cited the apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum by Pope Francis. President Milei has publicly opposed preventive regulation of AI. The Pope urged stronger international cooperation, stating that “strengthening spaces of encounter and collaboration is a way to jointly assume responsibilities that no country can face alone.” He highlighted threats such as organized crime, human trafficking, arms and drug trafficking, and corruption, which undermine coexistence, fuel violence and divert resources needed for the common good. Finally, the Pope urged the nation to reflect on why young people must leave the country to pursue their dreams. He called for investment in education, vocational training, universities and research, and urged confidence in new generations, recognizing their initiative and opening spaces for them to contribute ideas and assume responsibilities. He concluded that the nation needs to rely on their intelligence, creativity and participation. Article source: El Nuevo Diario | Image credit: El Nuevo Diario
Pope Leo XIV visited Buenos Aires on Sunday, delivering a speech that addressed economic policy, social welfare, environmental stewardship and emerging technologies. The pontiff met Argentine President Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada upon arrival from Montevideo and later spoke to government officials, civil society representatives and diplomats at the Palacio Libertad. In his address, the Pope emphasized that “the economy must be at the service of the person, and not the person at the service of the economy.” He called for growth that reaches those facing the greatest difficulties, citing families burdened by uncertainty, job seekers, elderly citizens who have contributed to society, and workers who, even while employed, struggle to meet household needs. The Pope’s remarks came amid Milei’s administration, which has implemented an ultra‑liberal program that includes public spending cuts, widespread layoffs of public employees, and reductions in pensions and subsidies. The Pope also reaffirmed the dignity of unborn life, urging protection of life “from its earliest moments to its natural end.” He added that dignity requires special attention to the sick, the dependent and people with disabilities. The Argentine Catholic Church has previously requested that the Milei government address the challenges faced by the disability sector, which has been affected by fiscal austerity. On environmental issues, the Pope highlighted Argentina’s natural wealth—its fields, water reserves, energy sources, minerals and diverse ecosystems—as offering broad development possibilities. He urged an “authentically human ecology” that links care for creation with care for people, ensuring that resource use benefits communities while preserving conditions for life and work. The Pope referenced the 2015 encyclical Caritas in veritate by Pope Benedict XVI. Addressing technological advances, particularly artificial intelligence, the Pope noted that medicine, education, production and research now possess tools capable of profoundly transforming human life. He stressed the need to consider the consequences of these technologies and the responsibilities of those who decide how to use them, calling for an ethical consciousness that matches technological development. He cited the apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum by Pope Francis. President Milei has publicly opposed preventive regulation of AI. The Pope urged stronger international cooperation, stating that “strengthening spaces of encounter and collaboration is a way to jointly assume responsibilities that no country can face alone.” He highlighted threats such as organized crime, human trafficking, arms and drug trafficking, and corruption, which undermine coexistence, fuel violence and divert resources needed for the common good. Finally, the Pope urged the nation to reflect on why young people must leave the country to pursue their dreams. He called for investment in education, vocational training, universities and research, and urged confidence in new generations, recognizing their initiative and opening spaces for them to contribute ideas and assume responsibilities. He concluded that the nation needs to rely on their intelligence, creativity and participation.
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