Neither spiritualizing pain nor downplaying suffering: Pope Leo XIV’s powerful response on depression and mental health to a woman who attempted suicide

Jun 09, 2026 09:21

ZENIT Staff

Carmina, a Catalan high school teacher and suicide survivor, shared her testimony Photo: Agencia EFE

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