In Barcelona, Pope Leo XIV urges action on 'femicides' and mental-health care
El papa León XIV llama en Barcelona a abordar los “feminicidios” y a que la sanidad priorice la salud mental
Summary
At a prayer vigil with 40,000 faithful in Barcelona's Olympic Stadium, Pope Leo XIV called for 'femicides' to be tackled and for healthcare systems to prioritize mental health.
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