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New book recounts anecdotes from Pope Leo XIV’s life, including the day he was reported dead
“From Robert to Leo” recounts various little-known episodes from Pope Leo XIV’s life, including the day he was reported dead. Read more
Peruvian bishop resigns after investigation for sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement
Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Bishop Ciro Quispe López of Juli, Peru, following a Vatican investigation initiated in... Read more
Priest builds church with his own hands in Chiclayo, Peru, Pope Leo XIV’s former diocese
Father Javier Cajusol Villegas is building a church with his own hands in a poor area of the Diocese of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s Peruvian birthdays: Simplicity, closeness, and community
Before becoming Pope Leo XIV, Bishop Robert Prevost celebrated various birthdays in Chiclayo, Peru, with gestures marked by simplicity, closeness,... Read more
Peru presents Pope Leo XIV tourist route to showcase his life in the country
“Leo’s Route” seeks to show the world 39 places related to Pope Leo XIV’s life in the country of Peru,... Read more
Pope Leo’s aim for basilica at Eucharistic miracle site in Peru impeded by legal dispute
In 2019, Robert Prevost, as bishop of Chiclayo, initiated a process with the Vatican for the recognition of a 17th-century... Read more
Pope Leo XIV set to obtain new Peruvian identity document
Pope Leo XIV has updated his personal information for a new Peruvian national identity document. Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s Peruvian goddaughter shares testimony
“He always told us that faith isn’t just about going to Mass, but about living with charity, loving one’s neighbor,... Read more
‘Paths of Pope Leo XIV’ tourism route launches in Peru
A new Peruvian tourism route “Paths of Pope Leo XIV” highlights the places where the Holy Father exercised his fruitful... Read more
‘A close, affectionate, joyful voice’: How a former colleague of Leo XIV describes him
Based on his experience working closely with him at the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, Monsignor Humberto González reflects on... Read more
Peruvian bishop defends Pope Leo XIV against accusations of cover-up
Bishop Edinson Farfán of Chiclayo, Peru, is publicly defending the actions of his predecessor, now Pope Leo XIV, in the... Read more
A priest friend of Pope Leo XIV shares memories of him in Peru
On Sunday, May 12, Pope Leo XIV made time in his busy schedule to welcome his friend Father Hugo Sánchez... Read more
Leo XIV, in 2023, acknowledged previous meetings with Pope Francis in which they disagreed
In 2023, then-Bishop Robert Prevost recalled his early meetings with Pope Francis when the latter was archbishop of Buenos Aires... Read more
Election of Pope Leo XIV celebrated with Mass of Thanksgiving in Peru
The celebration vibrated with joy following the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Martínez — both a U.S. and Peruvian... Read more
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 ...... Read more
Emergency Missions: transforming lives and bringing hope to the most vulnerable in Peru
In one of the most poverty-stricken areas of Lima, Peru, where hopelessness has long prevailed, a man who once rejected... Read more
Fisherman lost at sea for 95 days recounts miraculous rescue
Fisherman Máximo “Gatón” Napa never lost his faith while being stranded at sea for 95 days until he was finally... Read more
Peruvian bishop denounces ‘direct attack’ on Church’s freedom of speech
A Peruvian bishop has denounced an attack on the Church’s freedom of speech by LGBTQ+ activists who accuse the Church... Read more
From international pickpocket to redemption: Víctor Sono’s story
Víctor Sono Neira spent years trapped in addiction and crime as an international pickpocket. Today, at the age of 72,... Read more
CNA explains: The sexual abuse accusation case against Cardinal Cipriani
An article published by Spanish newspaper El País reported an accusation of alleged sexual abuse against Peruvian Cardinal Juan Luis... Read more
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