U.S. Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano accused the Pope of covering up reports of sexual abuse by a U.S. cardinal in an 11-page letter. When Pope Francis was asked about the accusations on his flight back from Ireland, he said that he would not say a single word in response.

Che Guevara was a Marxist revolutionary allied with Fidel Castro during the Cuban Revolution.

Eva Perón used her position as the first lady of Argentina to fight for women's suffrage and improving the lives of the poor.

Soccer great Lionel Messi and his Argentine teammates are in danger of getting bounced from the World Cup in the group stage following a 3-0 loss to Croatia. Argentina finished runner-up in 2014, with its captain named the tournament's top player.

Juan Perón was a military officer and politician who was elected president of Argentina three times.

Uruguayan-born writer Horacio Quiroga penned short stories inspired by the jungle before committing suicide in 1937. He is considered among the greatest Latin American storytellers of all time.

Soccer great Diego Maradona led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, though his accomplishments were later overshadowed by his battles with drug abuse.

Argentine soldier, statesman, and national hero José de San Martín helped lead the revolutions against Spanish rule in Argentina, Chile and Peru.