Pope Francis said Sunday that if he can, he'll visit his native Argentina in the latter part of 2024, a trip that would see him there for the first time in his nearly 11-year-old papacy and while his fellow Argentines are suffering economically.
Francis hasn't been back to his homeland since he was elected pope in 2013.
Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesFrancis has long been dogged by questions about why he hasn't gone home since he became pope.
The pope, who had a long conversation with Milei after he won, has indicated he has forgiven him for the campaign rhetoric.
“I'd like to go,'' the pope added, making a reference to the ”10 years" since he has been away.
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