Peruvian bishop recalls 25th anniversary of John Paul II's visit

May 17, 2013 - 04:00 pm .- Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura recounted the Eucharistic love and call to holiness of Blessed Pope John Paul II on his second visit to Peru, 25 years ago.

Peruvian lawmaker praised for rejecting contraception plan

Apr 22, 2013 - 04:07 pm .- The president of Peru’s congressional Committee on Women and the Family has reaffirmed her commitment to resisting pressure from abortion and contraception advocacy groups.

100,000 march for life in Peru

Mar 27, 2013 - 12:41 pm .- More than 100,000 Peruvians bore the heat on March 23 to take part in the Great March for Life 2013, voicing support for the defense of human life from conception to natural death.

Peruvian cardinal calls for action to protect life

Feb 5, 2013 - 12:03 pm .- A Peruvian cardinal is asking the faithful to participate in the March for Life in Lima on March 23 to show their unwavering support for the dignity of all human life.

Animal rights activists disrupt Mass, accuse priest of 'murdering' cat

Aug 29, 2012 - 11:38 am .- A group of animal rights activists disrupted Mass at the Church of the Miraculous Virgin in Lima, Peru, lobbing insults against the priest who was celebrating and accusing him of “murdering” a cat.

Peruvian cardinal reflects on struggle of 1997 hostage crisis

Aug 9, 2012 - 12:02 pm .- During the presentation of a new book on his experiences during the 1997 hostage crisis at the Japanese embassy in Lima, Cardinal Juan Cipriani recalled the days as “very difficult.”

49ers head coach describes joy of Peru mission work

Jun 26, 2012 - 06:04 am .- It's not every day that children in Piura, Peru, learn to play American football from the coach of a National Football League team.

Vatican officials to mark Year of Faith in Peru

Jun 19, 2012 - 04:03 pm .- Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura, Peru announced that Vatican officials plan to attend the country's International Theological Congress, held in honor of Pope Benedict's Year of Faith.

Cardinal says social conflicts can only be solved with truth, order

Jun 4, 2012 - 12:03 pm .- Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima has reiterated the Church’s call to peace and said social conflicts can only be resolved when there is order and adherence to the truth.