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Pope condemns machismo, backs women

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Pope Leo XIV criticized machismo during a speech in Lima, Peru, urging greater participation and respect for women in public life and the church.

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Pope Leo begins deeply personal homecoming in Peru: 'I am returning to my homeland'
Pope Leo begins deeply personal homecoming in Peru: 'I am returning to my homeland'
"I have received so much from you," the pope said in his first public speech in Peru. "There are faces, conversations and gestures of affection that, even after so many years, continue to stay with me...
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November 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM

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Pope defends unions as "indispensable" in Buenos Aires
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Pope León XIV Defends Labor Unions During Visit to Argentina November 10, 2026 by Omar El Sayed - World Editor Pope León XIV defended labor unions during his visit to Argentina, calling the organizations necessary to protect workers from economic instability and the pressures of artificial intelligence, El Comercio Perú reported. The Pontiff spoke on Monday at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina in Buenos Aires, addressing an audience of business leaders, academics, and labor representatives. His remarks challenged current economic policies as the country undergoes a contentious labor reform pushed by Javier Milei's administration.
November 12, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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