Pope Leo condemns drug violence, pushes marriage in Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV encourages young people not to fear marriage as Latin America faces falling fertility rates and a shrinking Catholic population.
Pope Leo XIV addressed drug violence and the importance of marriage during his visit to Uruguay. The 71-year-old pontiff, recovering from lung cancer surgery, delivered remarks at the Catholic University of Uruguay in Montevideo. He lamented the rising murder rate in affluent neighborhoods where drug violence has claimed the lives of children.
Katherine Silva, a young mother who survived abuse, shared her harrowing experiences with Pope Leo, describing her descent into homelessness. The pope emphasized the need for young people to marry and start families, citing declining fertility rates in Latin America. He also welcomed the construction of low-income houses financed by the Church and highlighted the importance of marriage in addressing global challenges.
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