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Rejoicing Peruvians see Pope Leo XIV as one of their own after his many years in Peru
Peruvians are elated after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country was elected ...
What to know about Chiclayo, the city in Peru that Pope Leo XIV called home
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Thursday by the conclave to serve as pope, becoming Pope Leo XIV at the age of 69. Prevost, a missionary who dedicated his career to ministry in Peru ...
Pope Leo Vows to Look at ‘Challenges’ Facing the Church in the United States in Unearthed Interview
"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.
In Peru's north, locals remember Pope Leo driving pick-up, playing tennis
The small city of Chiclayo in northern Peru was bustling with excitement on Friday, with businesses and locals sharing photos, memories and stories about its most famous former resident: Pope Leo XIV.
For US Cardinal Prevost, road to becoming Pope Leo was paved in Peru
Cardinal Robert Prevost may be the first person from the U.S. to become the head of the Catholic Church but his surprising ...
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Pope Leo XIV’s missionary work in Peru
The deputy secretary of the Peruvian Bishops’ Conference said he is “sure that the heart of Pope Leo XIV ... will greatly ...
On the Role of Women in Church Leadership, Leo Has Followed Francis’ Lead
The new pope opposed letting women serve as deacons but endorsed some of his predecessor’s moves to expand their involvement.
Victims’ group alleges Pope Leo XIV mishandled sexual abuse cases involving priests in Chicago and Peru
Six weeks before American Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the activist group Survivors Network of those Abused ...