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Pope Slams Violence, Child Deaths In Wealthy Uruguay

Leo walked amid high security through the streets of Casavalle in Montevideo, where the murder rate is four times the national average, and where residents say they hear gunfire every night.

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Attacks between gangs competing for control of drug trafficking routes have led to a dizzying increase in the homicide rate.

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Pope Leo XIV makes the second day of visiting Uruguay Pope Leo XIV criticized, on Saturday (7), violence against children during a visit to Casavalle, poor neighborhood of Montevideo, capital of Uruguay. The region is considered one of the most violent in the country and records frequent shootings related to drug trafficking. ✅ Follow the international news channel of the g1 in WhatsApp The pontiff arrived by car to the neighborhood and walked i…

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Leon XIV blessed a dozen popular homes funded by the Catholic Church. Photo: REUTERS According to UNICEF, four out of every 10 Uruguayan children live in poverty; the Pope asked for a worthy future for them Pope Leo XIV raised his voice this Saturday for the children murdered in Uruguay when visiting Casavalle, a neighborhood of ...

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