The first meeting between the pope and the new president of Argentina, Alberto Fern\u00e1ndez, seemed a cordial one.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you for coming.\u201d<\/p>\n
The meeting lasted 44 minutes.<\/p>\n
During the greetings, Pope Francis joked with the first lady about her work with Scholas, the papal foundation which helps young people.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe're organizing something.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMaking noise.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMaking noise, as you ordered.\u201d<\/p>\n
The president gifted the pope a hand-crafted, woven piece made by people with disabilities. He also gave him books on coffee shops in Buenos Aires, and a statue of the slave, \u201cNegro Manuel,\u201d who found the sculpture of Our Lady of Lujan.<\/p>\n
The pope in turn, gave them a sculpture with the inscription, \u201cBe messengers of peace.\u201d He also gave them the main official documents of his pontificate.<\/p>\n
He dedicated and signed one of them.<\/p>\n
Then Pope Francis read a prayer written by St. Thomas More, to not lose one's good humor.<\/p>\n
\u201cI'll bookmark the page for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
It was their first encounter, and it was very symbolic, as Pope Francis is one of the first global leaders to meet with the new president of Argentina.<\/p>\n
With Cristina Kirchner, relations were cordially tense.<\/p>\n
With Mauricio Macri, they showed no signs of warmth.<\/p>\n
Time will tell what the relationship will be with Alberto Fern\u00e1ndez.<\/p>\n
JMB\/CT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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