"Pope Francis Canonizes Argentina's First Female Saint Amid Meeting with President Milei"

Pope Francis canonises María Antonia de San José, also known as "Mama Antula," as Argentina's first female saint, describing her as a "wayfarer of the spirit" and a model of apostolic fervour and audacity. Mama Antula, a laywoman in the 18th century, dedicated herself to spreading Jesuit spirituality throughout Argentina after the Jesuit order was expelled. The canonisation Mass took place in St Peter’s Basilica, attended by thousands, including Argentina's newly-elected president. The Pope also emphasized the importance of healing marginalization and prejudice, drawing parallels to the Gospel's account of Jesus healing a leper.