Pope Leo urges end to violence in Peru during visit to remote Andes town
Pope Leo XIV visited Peru to address the country's rising violence and crime rates, urging citizens to reject brutality in favor of patience and prayer. The visit comes amid a government crackdown on criminal organizations and increased security measures.
Why it matters
The Pope's intervention highlights the social instability in Peru and the challenges faced by the Fujimori administration in managing public safety.
In Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, the pope urges people not to respond to injustice with brutality.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info The popemobile takes Leo to outdoor mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba on November 14, 2026 [Vatican Media handout picture/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff , Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 14 Nov 2026 14 Nov 2026 Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to the violence gripping Peru, urging people not to respond to injustice with brutality, as he visited communities he once served as bishop.
“We feel threatened by the uncertainty of widespread violence and by the unspeakable suffering that continues to afflict so many of our brothers and sisters,” he said, speaking at his former cathedral in Chiclayo.
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