In Uruguay, Pope urges husbands to respect wives amid femicide crisis
Nearly 20,000 women were victims of femicide in Latin America and the Caribbean over five years, including more than 3,800 in 2024.
Pope Leo XIV addressed the importance of husbands treating their wives with respect during a mass in Florida, Uruguay, as he concluded his first leg of a Latin American tour marred by gender-based violence. In his homily, the Catholic Church leader urged men to seek forgiveness, live with integrity, and make sacrifices when necessary.
The UN's regional economic mission reported that over 3,800 women across Latin America and the Caribbean were victims of femicide in 2024, with the majority of these killings carried out by the victim's current or former spouse. Pope Leo XIV, who recently recovered from lung cancer surgery, emphasized the significance of his visit to Uruguay, a secular nation.
Thousands of believers attended the open-air mass at the Basilica of Florida, a site linked to the country's struggle for independence. The Pope's tour will continue to Argentina and Peru, where he will meet with President Javier Milei, known for implementing austerity measures that have faced criticism from the Church.
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