Pope Francis denounces violence against women
21/01/2018-
Pope Francis spoke out against violence against women, which he called “a scourge that affects our American continent”.
The Holy Father’s words came during a Marian celebration held in Peru’s coastal city of Trujillo on Saturday.
“I ask you to fight against this source of suffering by calling for legislation and a culture that repudiates every form of violence.”
He said there are “numerous cases where women are killed” and that this type of violence is hidden “behind so many walls”…