Biscuits and hugs: Argentina's Milei mends fences with Pope

A video of Monday's meeting released by the Vatican showed the two men smiling and joking, and the president gave Francis gifts including Argentine biscuits that he is said to enjoy, officials said.

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This photo taken and handout on February 12, 2024 by The Vatican Media shows Pope Francis exchanging gifts with Argentinian President Javier Milei during a private audience in The Vatican. (Credit: AFP)

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VATICAN CITY - President Javier Milei brought Argentine biscuits with him Monday to an audience with Pope Francis, as he sought to build bridges with a

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