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Chapel built on the remains of the old church where, in 1649, the apparition of the Child Jesus took place in a consecrated host in Eten, Peru. Currently, it is not under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Chiclayo but is administered by the so-called Multisectoral Committee of Eten City.

Pope Leo’s aim for basilica at Eucharistic miracle site in Peru impeded by legal dispute

Jun 5, 2025

By Diego López Colín

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 with Peruvian registrars this Friday, May 30, at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV set to obtain new Peruvian identity document

May 30, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Pope Leo XIV has updated his personal information for a new Peruvian national identity document. Read more

Mildred, the Peruvian goddaughter of Pope Leo XIV, with then-Father Robert Prevost.

Pope Leo XIV’s Peruvian goddaughter shares testimony

May 26, 2025

By Diego López Marina

“He always told us that faith isn’t just about going to Mass, but about living with charity, loving one’s neighbor,... Read more

Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Desilú León explains the route for “Paths of Pope Leo XIV,” which will cover four regions in the country: Lambayeque, Piura, La Libertad, and Callao, key locations in the pastoral life of Pope Leo XIV.

‘Paths of Pope Leo XIV’ tourism route launches in Peru

May 23, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

A new Peruvian tourism route “Paths of Pope Leo XIV” highlights the places where the Holy Father exercised his fruitful... Read more

Monsignor Humberto González in St. Peter’s Square after the May 18, 2025, Mass marking the beginning of Leo XIV’s pontificate.

‘A close, affectionate, joyful voice’: How a former colleague of Leo XIV describes him

May 20, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Based on his experience working closely with him at the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, Monsignor Humberto González reflects on... Read more

Current Chiclayo Bishop Edinson Farfán at a press conference on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Peruvian bishop defends Pope Leo XIV against accusations of cover-up

May 13, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Bishop Edinson Farfán of Chiclayo, Peru, is publicly defending the actions of his predecessor, now Pope Leo XIV, in the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV with his friend Father Hugo Gabriel Sánchez on May 12, 2025, at the Vatican.

A priest friend of Pope Leo XIV shares memories of him in Peru

May 13, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

On Sunday, May 12, Pope Leo XIV made time in his busy schedule to welcome his friend Father Hugo Sánchez... Read more

Pope Leo XIV, when he was a bishop, received the Gold Medal of St. Toribio de Mogrovejo from the Peruvian bishops in 2023.

Leo XIV, in 2023, acknowledged previous meetings with Pope Francis in which they disagreed

May 12, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

In 2023, then-Bishop Robert Prevost recalled his early meetings with Pope Francis when the latter was archbishop of Buenos Aires... Read more

More than 10,000 faithful gather on May 10, 2025, in front of the Cathedral of Santa María de Chiclayo in Peru to celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass for the election of Pope Leo XIV.

Election of Pope Leo XIV celebrated with Mass of Thanksgiving in Peru

May 11, 2025

By Diego López Marina

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 greets the faithful in St. Peter's Square shortly after his election to the papacy, Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV’s missionary work in Peru

May 9, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The deputy secretary of the Peruvian Bishops’ Conference said he is “sure that the heart of Pope Leo XIV ...... Read more

Emergency Missions volunteers at the Dos de Mayo National Hospital in Lima, Peru.

Emergency Missions: transforming lives and bringing hope to the most vulnerable in Peru

Apr 10, 2025

By Diego López Marina

In one of the most poverty-stricken areas of Lima, Peru, where hopelessness has long prevailed, a man who once rejected... Read more

Lost at sea for 95 days, fisherman Máximo “Gatón” Napa says Jesus Christ literally came to his rescue.

Fisherman lost at sea for 95 days recounts miraculous rescue

Mar 28, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Fisherman Máximo “Gatón” Napa never lost his faith while being stranded at sea for 95 days until he was finally... Read more

Bishop Isaac Martínez Chuquizana leads the diocese of Cajamarca, Peru.

Peruvian bishop denounces ‘direct attack’ on Church’s freedom of speech

Mar 14, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

A Peruvian bishop has denounced an attack on the Church’s freedom of speech by LGBTQ+ activists who accuse the Church... Read more

Notorious former international pickpocket Víctor Sono Neira.

From international pickpocket to redemption: Víctor Sono’s story

Feb 16, 2025

By Diego López Marina

Víctor Sono Neira spent years trapped in addiction and crime as an international pickpocket. Today, at the age of 72,... Read more

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani is pictured here during a 2017 liturgical celebration in Lima, Peru.

CNA explains: The sexual abuse accusation case against Cardinal Cipriani

Feb 3, 2025

By Eduardo Berdejo

An article published by Spanish newspaper El País reported an accusation of alleged sexual abuse against Peruvian Cardinal Juan Luis... Read more

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne of Lima, Peru, speaks with CNA in Rome on Dec. 5, 2017.

Prominent cardinal denies allegations of sexual abuse that led to disciplinary measures

Jan 27, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Cardinal Cipriani denied the accusations published by the Spanish newspaper El País, stating: “I have not committed any crime nor... Read more

St. Charles de Foucauld, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. John Bosco.

6 Latin American bishops share their favorite saints and how they inspired their ministry

Nov 13, 2024

By Diego López Marina

Six Latin American bishops reveal their favorite saints, sharing how they have been influenced by them and aided by them... Read more

Pope Francis delivers a message during his general audience on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Francis expels two more members of Sodality of Christian Life

Oct 23, 2024

By Eduardo Berdejo

The apostolic nunciature in Peru announced that Pope Francis has approved the expulsion of two more members of the Sodalitium... Read more

Luis Fernando Figari founded the Sodalitium in Peru in 1971.

Vatican expels Sodality of Christian Life founder

Aug 14, 2024

By Eduardo Berdejo

Luis Fernando Figari Rodrigo, founder of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae and accused of committing sexual abuse, has been expelled from... Read more

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani is archbishop emeritus of Lima, Perú.

Peru cardinal celebrates 36 years as a bishop, thanks Opus Dei founder, John Paul II

Jul 6, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The cardinal in a July 4 video message from Rome posted by Diario Expreso recalled the day of his episcopal... Read more