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After His Emotional Return, Pope Denounces ‘Machismo’ in Peru and Demands Women Be Protected – WTOP News
Pope Leo XIV urged Peruvians to respect and protect women, saying violence against women “wounds all of humanity.”
Leo said “machismo” persists through absent fathers, abuse, and violence against women, and called for women’s participation and for girls to be valued and protected.
Speaking to about 40,000 people in Lima, Leo called for support for families, respect for cultural diversity, and protection of human dignity.
The Vatican said Leo privately met with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Lima to hear their experiences and discuss healing and safer environments.