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Priest organizes distribution of 5,000 chicken to poor Peruvian families
As the ongoing coronavirus lockdown in Peru leaves the working poor in a vulnerable situation, one priest has been working... Read more
Lima parish hosts rooftop Holy Hour for neighbors confined to home
With their country under a nationwide stay-at-home order, parishioners at Saint Anthony of Padua parish in Lima, Peru, approached their... Read more
Chilean diocese concerned for Venezuelan migrants at border crossing
The Diocese of San Marcos de Arica expressed Monday its concern over the humanitarian conditions of hundreds of people, mostly... Read more
Bishop who ministered to indigenous Peruvians dies at 84
The bishop emeritus of Callao, Peru died Sunday at the Deusto Passionist community in Bilbao, Spain, where he had resided... Read more
Peruvian bishops: Welcome Venezuelan migrants with solidarity
The Peruvian Bishops' Conference called on the people of the country to act with Christian solidarity toward Venezuelan migrants fleeing... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Peru
In a conversation with journalists on his return flight from Peru to Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis discussed the people... Read more
Pope in Peru: 'Be the saints of the 21st century'
On his last day in Peru, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to imitate Jesus, who embraces the poor and suffering, and... Read more
Don't 'photoshop' your heart – be who you are, Pope tells young Peruvians
On Sunday Pope Francis told Peruvian youth that Jesus doesn't want disciples who have been “photoshopped” to perfection, but like... Read more
Fight 'scourge' of violence against women, Pope says at Marian celebration
If we’re confused, facing difficulties, or struggling with sin, we can look to Mary to help guide us to the... Read more
Do not become 'professionals of the sacred,' Pope tells Peruvian priests, religious
Pope Francis met with Peruvian priests and religious Saturday, telling them that a sense of humor is a good remedy... Read more
Indigenous Peruvian seminarian eager to see Pope Francis
Demetrio Sanchez, a 20-year-old indigenous Peruvian seminarian, is eager to see Pope Francis when he visits Puerto Maldonado on Thursday. Read more
Pope taps Colombian bishop to oversee Sodalitium amid ongoing crisis
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Colombian Bishop Noel Antonio Londoño Buitrago C.Ss.R. has been appointed papal commissioner for the Sodalitium... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of tragic bus accident in Peru
On Thursday Pope Francis offered his prayer for the 48 people who died in a massive bus accident in Pasamayo... Read more
Peru officials charge Chicago man in connection with Sodalitium abuse scandal
Peruvian officials have charged Chicago area resident Jeffrey Daniels with abuse that occurred while he was part of the Catholic... Read more
Peruvian prosecutor requests jail for Sodalitium founder
Criminal prosecutors in Peru have requested that Luis Fernando Figari be incarcerated by a court order, while he is investigated... Read more
Peru to withdraw controversial “gender ideology” curriculum
The Peruvian government will withdraw a 2016 national school curriculum that has been widely criticized for its “gender ideology.” Read more
Pope and Peruvian president discuss Venezuela, upcoming papal visit
Pope Francis met with Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski Friday to discuss the country’s fight against poverty, the crisis in... Read more
Pope urges Peruvians to focus on hope, unity ahead of trip
Pope Francis has sent a special message to Peruvians ahead of his visit to their country next year, telling them... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Chile, Peru in January 2018
The Holy See Press Office announced Monday that Pope Francis will travel to Chile from January 15 to 18 and... Read more
They lost everything in Peru's floods. Now they're asking for Bibles.
Archbishop José Antonio Eguren of Piura and Tumbes, Peru visited the inhabitants of one of the areas most affected by... Read more
