Pope warns of growing mental health crisis, domestic violence at Barcelona Vigil
Summary
Pope Leo XIV spoke at a prayer vigil in Barcelona about the growing problems of depression and domestic violence. He urged public health systems to focus more on mental health and called on society to address abuse and violence, especially against women.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV held a prayer vigil in Barcelona on June 9, 2026.
- He listened to young people sharing emotional stories, including a woman who survived a suicide attempt.
- The pope said mental health issues like depression are widespread but often invisible.
- He warned that modern societies put pressure on people, harming their mental health.
- The pope highlighted problems of domestic violence and abuse in families, pointing out violence against women can lead to femicide (killing of women due to gender violence).
- He encouraged everyone to act personally and as a society to fix these issues.
- During his visit, the pope also blessed the Sagrada Familia's new tower and held large public masses.
- He plans to visit the Canary Islands to meet migrants and honor those who died trying to reach the islands.
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