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Mirtha Legrand Honors Pope Francis with Emotional Tribute and Political Commentary

On her April 27 broadcast, the Argentine icon shared memories of her correspondence with the late pontiff, lamented a lost letter, and proposed higher taxes on the wealthy.

La mesa de este sábado. Ramiro Marra, Adrián Ventura, Mirtha Legrand, Susana Roccasalvo y Federico Andahazi.
Mirtha Legrand se metió en política y lanzó una particular confesión
Mirtha Legrand recordó con sentidas palabras al Papa Francisco.
Mirtha Legrand recordó en su programa al papa Francisco.

Overview

  • Mirtha Legrand recounted receiving two handwritten letters from Pope Francis, praising her films and expressing admiration for Argentine cinema.
  • She revealed the original letter is missing, believed stolen during a past home robbery, and expressed sorrow over its loss.
  • Legrand honored Pope Francis on her show with a dulce de leche pancake, a nod to his favorite dessert, and shared heartfelt reflections on his passing.
  • During the broadcast, she proposed that the wealthy should pay more taxes if she were in government, sparking a debate with legislator Ramiro Marra.
  • Marra countered her suggestion, advocating for investment incentives to stimulate economic growth rather than increased taxation.