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Priests, prelate respond to ‘visionary’ who encouraged using Eucharist in rituals

Jan 9, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

“This is a grave mortal sin: using holy Communion to use it in witchcraft is a sacrilege,” one priest said. Read more

Archbishop José Antonio Eguren of Piura, Peru.

Sin is a ‘suicidal act’ and always has social consequences, Peru archbishop warns

Sep 18, 2023

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Archbishop José Antonio Eguren of Piura in northern Peru noted that “one of the great evils of our time is... Read more

Interior of the Piura Cathedral in northern Peru.

Archdiocese in Peru calls for respecting sacred places following theft from poor box

Sep 18, 2023

By Diego López Marina

“This theft not only constitutes a serious offense to God ... but also constitutes an absolute lack of charity towards... Read more

For the last two weeks of April 2023, hundreds of migrants — mostly Venezuelans but also Colombians and Haitians — have been trying to leave Chile and enter Peru because Chile has toughened its immigration policies.

Bishops of Chile and Peru call for dialogue to resolve migratory crisis at border

May 1, 2023

By Eduardo Berdejo

For the last two weeks, hundreds of migrants — mostly Venezuelans but also Colombians and Haitians — have been trying... Read more

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Priests cannot live chastity without prayer, cardinal stresses

Oct 17, 2013

Amid news of sexual misconduct by two local bishops, the Archbishop of Lima says chastity is impossible without prayer and... Read more

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Tens of thousands turn out for Peruvian pro-life march

Apr 11, 2013

Nearly 30,000 people took part in a demonstration in the northern Peruvian city of Piura on April 6 to voice... Read more

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Peruvian archbishop condemns rise in terrorism, drug trafficking

Sep 25, 2012

Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura urged Peruvians to pray for the Virgin Mary's intercession, as drug trafficking and terrorism... Read more

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Cardinal calls priests to conversion as Year of Faith nears

Sep 24, 2012

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima, Peru said the Year of Faith decreed by Pope Benedict XVI should be a... Read more