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Peru hopes local miracle gets recognition under new pope
In the small Peruvian town of Eten, the faithful flock every year to celebrate an apparent 17th century miracle featuring ...
'God loves Peru': Country celebrates new Pope as one of their own
Peru's president, Dina Boluarte, described Pope Leo as Peruvian "by choice and conviction". "The pope is Peruvian; God loves ...
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Election of Pope Leo celebrated with Mass of Thanksgiving in Peru
In a jubilant atmosphere, more than 10,000 faithful gathered in front of the Basilica and Cathedral of Santa María de ...
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What to know about Chiclayo, the city in Peru that Pope Leo XIV called home
a missionary who dedicated his career to ministry in Peru and led the Vatican's powerful bishops' office, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church
I met the man who would become Pope Leo XIV in October 2023. We were standing outside the Vatican’s Synod Hall, and from my ...
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The Catholic Church has elected the first American pope to succeed Francis. Here's who he is.
Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago will succeed Pope Francis as the leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost, the first ...
New Pope Leo, a Chicago native, is a former missionary in Peru who never sought the limelight
A relative unknown on the global stage, friends say Robert Prevost, 69, is a 'firm supporter' of his predecessor's approach; ...
Peruvians elated after cardinal who spent years in the South American country is elected pope
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvians were elated Thursday after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South ...