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Pope Francis met fellow Argentinian Javier Milei, the country’s new president, and although they have differed politically and Milei insulted the pope during his campaign, the Vatican said the two had “cordial talks.” Milei, a former professor of economics who has made a name for himself with his libertarian policies, had a private audience lasting about one hour with the pope, the Vatican said on Monday. Relations between the Vatican and Argentina, a country with a largely Catholic population, were to be expanded, it said. The economic crisis in the South American country was also discussed, …

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