Pope Leo XIV urged men to treat their wives with respect during a visit to Uruguay.

Updated 2026-11-09 · told from many outlets at once

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean reported at least 3,828 women were victims of violent deaths for gender reasons during 2024. During a mass, the Pope called on men to treat their wives with respect and urged young Uruguayans to marry and form families. He also lamented the rise of secularization and religious indifference.

• The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean reported at least 3,828 women were victims of violent deaths for gender reasons during 2024.
• The region recorded nearly 20,000 femicides in the last five years.

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