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Pope Francis writes to Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago,
" Please convey to the people of Chicago that they have been on my mind and in my prayers. I know that many families have lost loved one s to violence. I am close to them, I share in their grief, and pray that they may experience healing and reconciliation through God's grace."

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Claire: In many cases of domestic violence, the abused try to hide their pain. I feel that anyone who knows that something like this is going, should tell a trusted adult. This will help to end this hidden issue.
Jon: We, as a whole county need to try to end violence of all types especially, gun violence, domestic
Mikayla: There is so much violence in the world. So many people are affected by violence and in so many ways too. God did not create the world in hate. We are all created in His image and likeness. When we hurt others we are not only hurting them, but hurting God too. We need to work for peace in the world.

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Pope Francis at a Marian celebration in the Peruvian city of Trujillo (AFP or licensors)

Speaking at a Marian celebration for "Our Lady of the Gate", Pope Francis denounces violence against women and reminds the faithful that the Virgin Mary never abandons her children.
By Devin Watkins
Pope Francis spoke out against violence against women, which he called "a scourge that affects our American continent".

The Holy Father's words came during a Marian celebration held in Peru's coastal city of Trujillo on Saturday.

"I ask you to fight against this source of suffering by calling for legislation and a culture that repudiates every form of violence."

He said there are "numerous cases where women are killed" and that this type of violence is hidden "behind so many walls".

Mary defends and leads to Jesus

Pope Francis told Peruvians to look to the Virgin Mary, "Our Lady of the Gate".

He said the people of Peru should always remember that "Mary is a Mother who does not abandon her children".

Mary, he said, "continues to defend us and point out the gate that opens for us the way to authentic life, to the Life that does not pass away."

Many Marian titles show God's attentiveness

The Holy Father went on to speak about the many titles given to Jesus' mother Mary.

He said every community in Peru has a particular devotion to the Virgin Mary, who takes on different names. "Those titles express the desire of our God to be close to each heart, so that the language of God's love is always spoken in dialect".

He said this shows the attentiveness of God, who "looks for the best way to draw near to each person, so that he or she can receive Him."

"All these images remind us of the tender love with which God wants to be close to every village and every family, to you and me, to everyone."

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Pope Francis denounces violence against women - Vatican News

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Speaking at a Marian celebration for "Our Lady of the Gate", Pope Francis denounces violence against women and reminds the faithful that the Virgin Mary never abandons her children. By Devin Watkins Pope Francis spoke out against violence against women, which he called "a scourge that affects our American continent".

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Take It Away
Come on America, open your eyes
And stop the politicians from telling their lies
For their families won't come to death row
For they have money and power, you know
It's only the poor that will lay here and die.
For the rich do not qualify
And this you cannot deny
Nor can you justify
So let's take it away
And end it today
And stop another poor man from dying this way.

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According to US News, executions went up sightly in 2017 and a majority of U.S. citizens are still in favor of the death penalty. Also, the state of Florida has recently ended the use death penalty in the state.

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A way to bring justice to those who have been hurt in their own home is by more services being offered to those who have been abused and finding the root cause of why the abuser felt the need to do what they did.

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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

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Call 1-800-799-SAFE
If you experienced domestic violence or know of it happening to someone

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Life and Dignity of the Human Person fits into violence because when there is violence a person's dignity can be taken away from them.

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We can sign a petition and send a letter to Government.

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To bring an act of Justice to the death penalty, we can act to end it, once and for all. We can show our government how there are other ways to deal with the wrong doings of others.