Peru Pope

Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting with the bishops of Peru at the chapel of the Archbishop's Residence in Lima, on the seventh day of his twelve-day apostolic journey to South America, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026.

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After his emotional return, Pope denounces 'machismo' in Peru and demands women be protected

After his emotional return, Pope denounces 'machismo' in Peru and demands women be protected

Pope Leo XIV  has denounced the “machismo” and violence against women that is prevalent in Peru. He is demanding that women be protected and respected. After his emotional homecoming Wednesday, the Peruvian pope got down to business Thursday and set out marching orders for the Peruvian church and people. He called the influential Catholic hierarchy to task to be models of unity and communion. And instructed Peruvian bishops especially to accompany their flocks and respond to victims of clergy sexual abuse with truth and justice.