🇻🇦 Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV decries drug‑linked violence in Uruguay and urges youth to marry
What happened
Pope Leo XIV condemned rising drug-related killings in Uruguay, particularly in the Montevideo neighbourhood of Casavalle, where the murder rate is four times the national average. He highlighted the impact on residents, including young people who fear for their safety and may skip school due to the violence. The pontiff linked the surge in murders to Uruguay's expanding role in the cocaine trade.
Why it matters
The issue of drug-related violence in Uruguay has significant public health and safety implications, and the pope's statement may spark further discussion on the country's approach to addressing this issue.
Key facts
- Pope Leo XIV visited Montevideo, Uruguay. The murder rate in Casavalle is four times the national average. The pontiff linked the surge in murders to Uruguay's expanding role in the cocaine trade. The pope urged young people to "dare to take the step of marrying and starting a family".
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