Pope Francis denounces violence against women
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| Pope Francis at a Marian celebration in the Peruvian city of Trujillo.- AFP |
Speaking at a Marian celebration for “Our Lady of the Gate”,
Pope Francis denounces violence against women and reminds the faithful that the
Virgin Mary never abandons her children.
By Devin Watkins
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”.
Mary defends and leads to Jesus
Pope Francis told Peruvians to look to the Virgin Mary, “Our Lady of the Gate”.
He said the people of Peru should always remember that “Mary
is a Mother who does not abandon her children”.
Mary, he said, “continues to defend us and point out the
gate that opens for us the way to authentic life, to the Life that does not pass
away.”
Many Marian titles show God's attentiveness
The Holy Father went on to speak about the many titles given to Jesus’ mother Mary.
He said every community in Peru has a particular devotion to
the Virgin Mary, who takes on different names. “Those titles express the desire
of our God to be close to each heart, so that the language of God’s love is
always spoken in dialect”.
He said this shows the attentiveness of God, who “looks for
the best way to draw near to each person, so that he or she can receive Him.”
“All these images remind us of the tender love with which
God wants to be close to every village and every family, to you and me, to
everyone.”
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