Pope Francis in Peru decries crime and extortion, urges empathy for victims

Pope Francis, during a visit to Zaña, Peru, expressed pain over those living in fear due to crime and extortion, urging against becoming accustomed to victims' suffering. The remarks are pastoral, not policy, but signal moral pressure on authorities amid regional insecurity. No specific policy change or data is cited.

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