Pope Francis said on Monday society had to stand behind women victims of domestic violence, as abuse increased around the world during coronavirus ...
Pope Francis waves from the window of the Apostolic Palace on Easter Monday at the Vatican April 13, 2020. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERSVATICAN CITY: Pope Francis said on Monday society had to stand behind women victims of domestic violence, as abuse increased around the world during coronavirus lockdowns.
"Let us pray for them, so the Lord grants them strength and that our communities support them along with their families," he said.Domestic violence has risen as many countries imposed tougher restrictions on people leaving their homes to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Gun control advocates in the United States, where gun stores have been allowed to remain open, have said they feared increased ownership of firearms during the pandemic could lead to more domestic violence.
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