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Pope Leo urges men to respect wives amid Latin American femicide crisis

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Briefings

Pope Leo XIV issued a pastoral urging men to respect their wives during his first leg of a 12-day tour in Latin America. The region experienced nearly 20,000 female homicides over the past five years, with the majority committed by current or former partners.

Key points

• Pope Leo XIV issued a pastoral urging men to respect their wives during his first leg of a 12-day tour in Latin America.
• The region experienced nearly 20,000 female homicides over the past five years, with the majority committed by current or former partners.

Context

This briefing covers a specific pastoral intervention by the Pope regarding gender-based violence in Latin America, highlighting the scale of femicide in the region and the Pope's direct appeal to men to address the crisis.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the Pope's statement and regional homicide statistics; specific country data, victim demographics, or the Pope's exact words are not provided.

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