Argentina’s President Javier Milei has said he feels “profound sorrow” at the death of the Pope.
He said that “despite differences that seem minor today, having been able to know him in his kindness and wisdom was a true honour for me”.
Pope Francis did not return to Argentina during his papacy.
President Milei, a staunch libertarian who has introduced sweeping austerity measures, had clashed with the Pope in the past.
He had called the pontiff a socialist and insults including the devil’s representative on earth and an “imbecile”.
However, he softened his tone towards the Pope after taking office and relations improved.
Milei's government has announced seven days of national mourning.