DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS Hundreds of thousands mourn Pope Francis at Vatican funeral Yesterday 08:55 Coffin of Pope Francis laid to rest at the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome for burial, following his funeral at the Vatican.
OBITUARY: POPE FRANCIS (1936-2025) The Pope from the 'ends of the earth' called to 'repair' the Church Yesterday 05:00 Jorge Bergoglio enters history as the first American Pope. During his time heading the Catholic Church, he reformed Vatican governance, pushed for peace and reconciliation and guided the Church through some of the darkest moments in recent years, taking measures against child abuse by members of the clergy. by Darío Silva D'Andrea
Analysing Argentina The shepherd who lost his country Yesterday 05:00 Argentina electing Milei, just as an Argentine was running the Vatican on a unifying message, is as if John Paul II had seen his Polish compatriots vote for a version of Joseph Stalin, rather than Lech Wałęsa. by Marcelo J. García
POPE FRANCIS (1936-2025) Francis: The most important Argentine in history Yesterday 05:00 Monarchs, heads of state, religious leaders and the Catholic faithful will descend on the Vatican today in huge numbers as the world bids a final farewell to Pope Francis, the Flores-born kid who ascended to one of the powerful positions in the world. by James Grainger
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: April 17 to 24 25-04-2025 16:16 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Peronist leaders accuse IMF chief of publicly backing Milei 25-04-2025 14:37 Axel Kicillof and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner accuse IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of publicly backing President Javier Milei's government ahead of key elections.
FUNERAL OF POPE FRANCIS A simple funeral for Pope Francis becomes conduit to see Trump 25-04-2025 14:26 Funeral for Pope Francis risks being turned into high-profile stage for international diplomacy at a moment of geopolitical turmoil.
REMEMBRANCE Everyone needs to go to Auschwitz-Birkenau 25-04-2025 14:00 At this potentially dark hour, the Holocaust should serve as a message of what could lie ahead, if we continue fan the flames of hatred and fear. by Agustino Fontevecchia
FERIA DEL LIBRO 2025 Culture secretary heckled at inauguration of BA Book Fair 25-04-2025 13:21 Writers hold up signs bearing Osvaldo Bayer’s image as Culture Secretary Leonardo Cifelli is met with jeers at the opening of the 49th edition of the Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires.
BLOOMBERG REPORT Loan to Trump-friendly Argentina went against IMF board concerns 25-04-2025 11:23 Argentina's new loan with the International Monetary Fund was granted despite raising red flags for many of the lender's top decision-markers.
ENERGY & GAS JPMorgan, Citi among banks in talks for Argentina pipeline loan 25-04-2025 11:14 Money would fund Vaca Muerta Sur, featuring a pipeline running from Argentina’s shale heartland across northern Patagonia to the Atlantic coast.
FAITH & RELIGION Argentina’s interfaith community celebrates Pope Francis 25-04-2025 11:01 Leaders of Judaism, Islam and several Christian denominations in Argentina poay tribute to Pope Francis’ "commitment to interfaith dialogue."
DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS Sister Genevieve, French nun who broke protocol to see Pope's body 25-04-2025 10:09 Her image has gone round the world. Sister Geneviève broke protocol near Pope Francis’ coffin to remember the man he met following the murder of her aunt during Argentina’s 1976-1983 dictatorship.
Francis & Football Not so saintly behaviour at Pope’s beloved San Lorenzo 25-04-2025 09:04 An unseemly mess has broken out at Francis’ favourite football club – it is impossible to escape the irony that this storm broke right at the moment the Cuervos' most ardent fan finally passed on. by Dan Edwards
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona was 'very difficult patient,' surgeon tells court during trial into death 24-04-2025 23:58 A doctor attending Diego Maradona a few weeks before his death said Thursday that the football star "was a very difficult patient."
Death of pope francis How Argentina will say goodbye to Pope Francis 24-04-2025 21:41 Argentina will bid final farewell to Pope Francis with a Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires, following vigils and pilgrimages to iconic places in the late pontiff’s life.
Death of Pope Francis Vatican welcomes world leaders for farewell for Francis 24-04-2025 21:34 Some 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs to attend the funeral. Alongside Trump and Milei, they include Brazil President Lula, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Britain's Prince William.
Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Book Fair returns with Middle East tint 24-04-2025 18:34 Forty-ninth edition of Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires returns to La Rural, running until May 12. by Julia Malyszko
FUNERAL OF POPE FRANCIS Pope's Argentine nephew donated tickets to travel to funeral 24-04-2025 15:48 Mauro Bergoglio, nephew of Pope Francis, says private donor had paid for him to travel to his uncle's funeral after the government failed to invite him to join officials travelling to Rome.
IMF SUPPORT FOR MILEI Georgieva urges Argentina to ‘stay the course’ with economic reforms 24-04-2025 15:43 IMF holds firm on 5.5% growth forecast despite global risks and trade uncertainty.
Death of Pope Francis Milei set for funeral of 'most important Argentine in history’ 24-04-2025 15:10 Javier Milei hails “impressive leader” before departing on flight bound for Rome to attend the funeral of Argentine pontiff at the Vatican; Impossible not to attend “event of this magnitude,” says President.
LATE PONTIFF'S LEGACY 'Slum priests' take Pope's message to the poor 24-04-2025 11:18 The loss of Pope Francis has deeply affected the Catholic community worldwide, yet, priests from his hometown of Buenos Aires are keeping his legacy alive.
CURRENCY, FX POLICY Peso will float freely, but it’s not yet time, says Bausili 24-04-2025 10:24 Argentina’s exchange rate will be fully liberalised “in time,” says Central Bank Governor Santiago Bausili at event in Washington.
MULTILATERALISM IAEA chief Grossi voices interest in UN secretary-general post 24-04-2025 00:47 UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi says he is "very seriously" considering a run to become UN secretary-general when the position opens up in 2027.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy grew more than expected in February 23-04-2025 22:47 Economic activity rose 5.7% in February year-on-year, reveals data from the INDEC national statistics bureau.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Milei defies forecasts so far as Argentina’s peso strengthens 23-04-2025 22:41 Analysts see a stronger peso over the next few months with traders buying into President Javier Milei's plan.
Supply lines Latin America is master of its markets, not Trump, Bradesco says 23-04-2025 22:34 Outlook for Latin American shares depends more on local elections and fiscal and monetary policy than it does Donald Trump’s tariff war.
THE PONTIFF & POLITICS A political Pope – probing Francis’ ties with Argentina’s presidents 23-04-2025 11:52 The man formerly known as Jorge Bergoglio recognised himself as being a political figure, long before his arrival in Rome. He once declared: "Christians should not be apolitical." A look at his links with Néstor Kirchner, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Mauricio Macri, Alberto Fernández and Javier Milei.
AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK From meat to grains, trade war is a boon to Brazil and Argentina 22-04-2025 14:38 Escalating tensions between the United States and China have created an opening for Brazil and Argentina to ramp up exports.
FINANCING BOOST? Bessent signals US willingness to offer Argentina a credit line 22-04-2025 14:34 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump administration would be willing to offer Argentina’s government a credit line if President Javier Milei’s economic turnaround was in jeopardy.
A POPE FOR LATIN AMERICA Latin America bids fond farewell to its first pontiff 22-04-2025 13:17 News of death of Pope Francis moves many in Latin America; Personalities such as Lionel Messi and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pay tribute.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IMF holds firm on Argentina growth forecast despite global uncertainty 22-04-2025 12:35 Washington-based lender cites early 2025 economic rebound and rising confidence amid broader warnings over global slowdown.
PRESIDENT TO ROME Government confirms President Milei will attend Pope’s funeral 22-04-2025 11:36 President Javier Milei will leave on a flight bound for Rome on Thursday night to attend the funeral of Argentine pontiff at the Vatican; Sister Karina among travelling delegation that includes four ministers and spokesman.
PONTIFF'S LOVE OF FOOTBALL The Pope with 'two left feet' who loved the 'beautiful game' 22-04-2025 10:34 For Pope Francis, football is more than just "the most beautiful game" – it can also be used as a vehicle to educate and spread peace.
Death of Pope Francis A 'discreet death': Vatican recounts Pope's last hours 22-04-2025 09:35 What we know about the circumstances surrounding the Argentine pontiff's death and what is to follow.
Death of Pope Francis Pope’s funeral to take place on April 26 in Rome 22-04-2025 09:25 Pope Francis's funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced, as world leaders from US President Donald Trump to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky said they would attend to honour the Catholic leader.
POPE FRANCIS' EARLY YEARS 'One isn't born a saint!' – School nuns remember Pope as a boy 21-04-2025 21:34 Nuns at the school in Buenos Aires where Pope Francis started his religious journey at the young age of five remember his early days.
DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS The Pope who never returned – Argentina mourns its national hero 21-04-2025 19:39 Twelve years after celebrating Pope Francis’ coronation, Argentines mourn the death of a national hero who never returned home.
Death of Pope Francis Pope pushed himself, knew he 'did not have long left' – Vatican source 21-04-2025 16:45 Weakened by five weeks battling double pneumonia in hospital, some in the Vatican suspect the 88-year-old pontiff knew that his strength was abandoning him.
DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS Pope Francis died of a stroke, confirms Vatican in statement 21-04-2025 15:35 Francis died of "cerebral stroke, coma, irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse," says Vatican in a statement.
ARGENTINE PONTIFF Flores, football and villas – Pope Francis' life in Buenos Aires 21-04-2025 15:25 Pope Francis' legacy will live on in the neighbourhood of Flores, at his beloved San Lorenzo football club and in the shantytowns he regularly visited.
OBITUARY Pope Francis, promoter of more compassionate Church, dies at 88 21-04-2025 14:51 Pontiff was praised for focus on poverty and human suffering; Born in Argentina, he was the first pope from the Americas.
FIN DE AMOR ‘Yuyito’ González confirms split from President Javier Milei 21-04-2025 14:24 Showbiz star Amalia 'Yuyito' González announces on her daytime TV programme that her and President Javier Milei have decided to end their relationship.
CATHOLIC CHURCH President Milei to travel to Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral 21-04-2025 13:50 President Javier Milei will travel to Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral at the Holy See; Government declares seven days of mourning following pontiff's death.
Death of Pope Francis Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva: ‘We’ve lost the Pope of the poor’ 21-04-2025 12:26 Archbishop of Buenos Aires pays homage to Pope Francis as he leads Mass at cathedral; “We’re lost the father of all humanity,” declares Jorge García Cuerva.
DEATH OF ARGENTINE PONTIFF Who am I to judge? Pope Francis in quotes 21-04-2025 11:42 Pope Francis, who will go down in history as a radical pontiff and a champion of underdogs, died on Monday at age 88, having forged a more compassionate Catholic Church.
REACTION IN ARGENTINA 'We are orphaned': Argentina mourns loss of papal son 21-04-2025 11:27 Mourners gather at Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral to collectively mourn the loss of their late pontiff, compatriot and hero, Pope Francis.
PRESIDENT ON POPE President Milei hails Pope's 'wisdom' despite 'differences' 21-04-2025 07:56 President bids farewell to Buenos Aires-born pontiff with statement recognising "differences" between two Argentines.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope Francis's delicate ties with politics in Argentina 21-04-2025 07:15 Buenos Aires-born pontiff undertook dozens of foreign visits, including trips in South America to Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and Peru – but he never returned to the beloved city where he was schooled.