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 Leo XIV met Argentine President Javier Milei on Saturday in the Vatican Apostolic Palace. According to a note from the Vatican press office, Pope Leo and Milei discussed "matters of common interest,