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Pope warns of growing mental health crisis, domestic violence at Barcelona vigil

Pope Leo XIV waves to the faithful outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia after attending midday prayers, during his apostolic journey, Barcelona, Spain, June 9, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV waves to the faithful outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia after attending midday prayers, during his apostolic journey, Barcelona, Spain on June 9, 2026 © Yara Nardi, Reuters

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday urged greater attention to mental health after hearing emotional testimonies from young people at a prayer vigil in Barcelona, including a woman who described surviving a suicide attempt. He called on public health systems to address the "invisible and widespread malaise" of depression and warned that mental well-being is increasingly under threat.

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday spoke about depression and domestic violence after hearing dramatic personal testimonies from young people at a prayer vigil in Barcelona.

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