Friday, November 13, 2026 Vol. I · No. 1
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After emotional return, Pope Leo denounces 'machismo' in Peru and demands respect for women

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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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