Pope Leo urges men to respect their wives
FLORIDA: Pope Leo XIV told men to treat their wives with respect, as he concluded the first leg of his tour of Latin America, which is plagued by gender-based violence. “Dear fathers and grandfathers… treat your wives with respect, ask for forgiveness and live with integrity, even when doing so requires sacrifice,” the head of the Catholic Church said during a homily in Uruguay. Over 3,800 women…
Pope Leo XIV, during the first leg of his tour through Latin America, implored men to treat their wives with respect. The pontiff concluded his address with a call for forgiveness and integrity, even when it demanded personal sacrifice. These sentiments were shared during a homily in Uruguay, as the Pontiff wrapped up his 12-day journey in the region known for its high rates of gender-based violence.
Over 3,800 women fell victim to gender-related killings in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024, according to the UN’s regional economic mission. In the past five years, nearly 20,000 women have been subject to femicides, with many of these crimes committed by the victim's current or former partner.
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