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Father Prevost Urges Peru Soldiers to Reject Forced Recruitment

5/18/2025

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Father Robert Prevost passionately called on Peruvian soldiers to halt forced recruitment during the nation’s crisis. As he steps into a pivotal role within the fractured Roman Catholic Church, his message against rising authoritarianism and the dangers posed by conflict, economic disparity, and climate change will echo around the world, advocating for the vulnerable.

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Story summary

Father Robert Prevost passionately called on Peruvian soldiers to halt forced recruitment during the nation’s crisis. As he steps into a pivotal role within the fractured Roman Catholic Church, his message against rising authoritarianism and the dangers posed by conflict, economic disparity, and climate change will echo around the world, advocating for the vulnerable.