Anti-government protesters clash with the police in Lima January 21, 2023, as they demand the release of protesters detained in demonstrations supporting former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, who was ousted. Photo: OSV News/Sebastian Castaneda, Reuters Peru’s bishops pleaded for peace as violent protests against the country’s current president and legislature have claimed the lives of dozens of people. “We deplore the violence that has been unleashed because violence only begets more violence,” the Peruvian bishops’ conference said in a message published January 20. “The death of more than 50 Peruvian brothers and…
