Pope Leo XIV denounces “machismo” in Peru and urges followers to value women and respect girls. In an emotional speech during a visit to the country, he frames the message as part of his role as a shepherd and as marching orders for his Peruvian church and people.
Outlets describe his comments as a call to counter gender-based harm. CBS News emphasizes his personal connection to Peru, saying he reflects on what it means to serve there for decades, while PBS NewsHour highlights protections for women and the demand to address violence. PerthNow and The West Australian both focus on the pope’s denouncement of Peru’s “machismo” culture in the context of worsening gender-based violence.
