Why Did Pope Francis Never Return to Argentina?

[ad_1] As Argentines bid farewell to Pope Francis, the grief of the faithful has been deepened by a lingering sorrow, a question that has hung in the Buenos Aires air: Why did their native son never return home? “I have to be honest, I didn’t like that he never came to Argentina,” Laura Aguirre, 50, […]

Argentines Mourn ‘Humble’ Pope and Native Son

[ad_1] At the cathedral mourners lined up to take photos of a framed photograph of the pope before a gilded altar. It was flanked by a papal tiara and a giant staff, meant to symbolize his pastoral work. In a notebook, they scrawled messages of condolences. “He was just different,” said Diana Pallais, 56, a […]

The International Monetary Fund reaches a deal with Argentina on a $20 billion bailout

[ad_1] The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said it has reached a preliminary agreement with Argentina on a $20 billion bailout, providing a welcome reprieve to President Javier Milei as he seeks to overturn the country’s old economic order. As a staff-level agreement, the rescue package still requires final approval from the IMF’s executive board, […]