‘Father of the poor’: Argentinians mourn compatriot Pope Francis

Argentina mourns Pope Francis, its beloved former Archbishop of Buenos Aires, as seven days of national grieving begin after his death at 88. Known for championing the poor, Francis left a lasting legacy of compassion and bridge-building, even as political tensions flared with President Milei, who had previously called him an “imbecile.” Despite never visiting Argentina during his papacy, the late pope remains a polarizing yet unifying figure, with many remembering his calls for unity and social justice.