Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva denounces poverty and debt in Buenos Aires

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Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva delivered his homily at the San Cayetano sanctuary in the Liniers district of Buenos Aires, warning that many Argentines must hold two or more jobs to make ends meet and that household credit debt is choking families. He criticised political leaders for empty promises, saying the people are “tired of promises that are not kept and of leaders who talk about the poor but are not close to their needs.” The archbishop stressed that work is a right and a dignity, echoing Pope Leo XIV’s teaching that economic freedom must be measured by the common good and human dignity. He highlighted the rising cost of living – transport fares, utilities, rent and food – and called on San Cayetano to grant the nation “more and better work.” His remarks came amid growing unemployment and rising family morosity under President Javier Milei’s administration, and were linked to a broader social mobilisation towards Plaza de Mayo.

Entities: Argentine families · Buenos Aires · Javier Milei · Jorge García Cuerva · Jorge Ignacio García Cuerva · Liniers · Plaza de Mayo · San Cayetano

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[● 3 SOURCES] Unemployment and poverty have increased under President Javier Milei’s government. (Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva)
[● 10 SOURCES] Many Argentines need two or more jobs to make ends meet. (Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva)
[● 10 SOURCES] He asked San Cayetano to grant the people more and better work. (Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva)
[● 9 SOURCES] Work is a right and a source of dignity. (Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva)
[● 8 SOURCES] Economic freedom must be measured by the common good and human dignity, as taught by Pope Leo XIV. (Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva)
[● 10 SOURCES] Political leaders are criticized for making promises without addressing the poor’s needs. (Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva)
[● 3 SOURCES] Costs of transport, tariffs, rent and food have risen, squeezing families. (Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva)
[● 10 SOURCES] Family credit debt is burdening many households. (Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva)