After emotional return, Pope Leo denounces 'machismo' in Peru and demands respect for women

2026-11-12 22:06 • ;Nicole Winfield, Associated Press; Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press; Astrid Suárez, Associated Press; Franklin Briceno, Associated Press
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday denounced widespread "machismo" and violence against women in Peru, demanding that women be protected and respected as he set out marching orders for his beloved Peruvian church and people.
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