Argentine President Javier Milei celebrates the election of Pope Leo XIV, interpreting it as a positive sign for his administration and libertarians. Milei often uses lion imagery to represent strength and leadership. Despite their past differences, Milei and Pope Francis reconciled before the latter's passing.
Key Points
Milei uses lion imagery to represent strength and leadership
Milei had a tumultuous relationship with Pope Francis before reconciling
Milei describes himself as being born and raised Catholic but publicly a student of Judaism
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Symbolic interpretation of Pope Leo XIV's election as positive for Milei's administration
Reconciliation between Milei and Pope Francis before the latter's passing