New Pope's Election: Joy in Peru, Concerns for Mexico's Violence

Pope Leo XIV's election sparks joy in Peru, concern over Mexico violence. The recent election of Pope Leo XIV has been met with joy in his native Peru, as seen in videos circulating from the Chiclayo seminary. However, the election also highlights concerns about violence in Mexico, a topic discussed in an interview with Rodrigo Guerra, secretary of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. Guerra, in an interview, described the new Pope as "discreet, punctual, and intelligent." He also relayed Pope Francis's significant concern about the high murder rate in Mexico, where "between 90 and 100 people are murdered daily." The contrast between the celebratory atmosphere in Peru and the serious concerns about Mexico underscores the complex global context of the papacy. The new Pope's focus on Mexico's violence promises a proactive approach to addressing this critical issue.