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Latin America celebrates Day of the Unborn Child with pro-life marches in several countries
March 25 is celebrated as the Day of the Unborn Child in Latin America, and large pro-life marches were held... Read more
Five things to know about the violence racking Peru
Violent protests have been taking place for more than a month in different regions of Peru and have claimed at... Read more
Pope Francis: To stay with Jesus requires the courage to leave our sins
Following Jesus “means giving up the time wasted on so many useless things,” the pope said. Read more
Church in Peru condemns murder of police officer burned alive: ‘No more deaths!’
The confrontations between protesters and law enforcement began after then President Pedro Castillo on Dec. 7, 2022, declared a state... Read more
Bishops lament deaths in protests in Peru, call for dialogue to restore peace
The confrontations began after President Pedro Castillo on Dec. 7 declared a state of emergency, dissolved Congress, and said he... Read more
Hand grenade found among donations to Beatitudes Home in Peru
Father Omar Sánchez Portillo said the package with the explosive was left last weekend at the collection center in the... Read more
Vatican to return three pre-Columbian mummies to Peru
The Vatican on Monday returned three pre-Columbian mummies to Peru, which had been loaned for the 1925 Universal Vatican Exposition. Read more
Large sign outside Peru’s Congress tells OAS: ideology does not define women
A large mobile sign with the message “women are defined by biology, not ideology,” addressed participants of the 52nd General... Read more
Peruvian archbishop: No right to euthanasia; ‘it’s a crime’
Archbishop José Antonio Eguren responded to the July 14 decision of Peru’s Supreme Court to permit euthanasia for a woman... Read more
Peruvian same-sex-attracted man defies gay 'pride' by promising to be chaste
In a recent interview with Spanish EWTN News, Gerson Granados Gonzales shared his life’s journey and a message to those... Read more
Argentine missionaries to be sent to evangelize in the Peruvian Amazon
A nun and a priest are the first to be sent on a missionary project from Argentina to the Peruvian... Read more
Congressman with alleged terrorism ties backs effort to decriminalize abortion in Peru
A Peruvian congressman who is being investigated for ties to the Shining Path terrorist organization is supporting a new bill... Read more
The Vatican Nativity scene 2021 will include llamas and superfood for Baby Jesus
The 2021 manger that will be placed in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican to celebrate Christmas will arrive from... Read more
Archbishop calls on Peruvian president to rid his administration of ties to Shining Path
Archbishop José Antonio Eguren Anselmi of Piura called Sunday on the president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, to rid his cabinet... Read more
Peruvian terrorist leader dies in prison; archbishop urges prayers for his soul
“The Lord Jesus has asked us to love our enemies and on the cross he has given us an example... Read more
Peruvian priest threatened with letters containing bullets
Fr. Omar Sánchez Portillo, secretary general of Cáritas Lurín, stated Monday that he has been the victim of death threats,... Read more
Archbishop calls for unity at Peruvian bicentennial
The Archbishop of Piura on Tuesday encouraged working for unity in Peru and reminded the faithful that neither hatred nor... Read more
Peruvian bishops condemn mass killing by the Shining Path
The president of the Peruvian bishops’ conference has condemned Sunday’s killing of 16 persons by the Shining Path, a communist... Read more
Pope Francis meets with bishop of murdered lay missionary
Nadia De Munari, an Italian lay missionary, died April 24. Read more
Peruvian bishops ask for loosening of church restrictions
The Peruvian Bishops’ Conference has asked President Francisco Sagasti to correct “excessive limitations” on church attendance put in place by... Read more
