Pope Leo XIV has sent a direct message to Argentine President Javier Milei regarding his administration’s austerity policies, stressing that economic growth should benefit all people, including the poor, retirees and vulnerable communities. The pontiff challenged Milei during a high profile visit to Buenos Aires recently.
Pope Leo’s Message for Javier Milei
In his first speech in Buenos Aires on Sunday, November 8, the Pope stated that the economy ought to serve people instead of forcing people to serve economic interests. His comments were broadly seen as an indirect critique of Milei’s harsh spending cuts, which Argentina’s Catholic Church has criticized for their effects on social welfare.
“The economy must be at the service of the people, rather than people being at the service of the economy,” Pope Leo said. While the pontiff did not name him, may felt that his commnets were aimed at President Milei.
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Since assuming office, Milei has carried out an aggressive austerity programme designed to reduce public spending, eliminate the fiscal deficit and bring inflation under control. His administration has trimmed subsidies and lowered funding for a number of public services, among them healthcare, education and social assistance.
The Pontiff also drew attention to the hardships of families who work hard yet still struggle to cover their basic needs. He urged special consideration for those affected by illness, dependency and disability, along with the elderly and people facing economic uncertainty.
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