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Rejoicing Peruvians see Pope Leo XIV as one of their own after his many years in Peru

Peruvians were elated Thursday after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country and who they see as one of their own was elected pope. Pope Leo XIV is a dual citizen of the United States and Peru,

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Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the 'saint of the north' in Peru for his closeness to poor

In Peru, Pope Leo XIV is known as the saintly missionary who waded through mud after torrential rains flooded the region, bringing help to needy people, and as the bishop who spearheaded the life-saving purchase of oxygen production plants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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She worked with Pope Leo XIV in Peru. Here's how she remembers him before his rise

Janinna Sesa worked alongside Pope Leo XIV in Chiclayo, Peru from 2015 until 2023. She spoke with NPR about his leadership in times of crisis.

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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 ...

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'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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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.

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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 ...

Experts explain where Pope Leo XIV stands on church conflicts and global politic tensions

The newly elected Bishop of Rome now assumes the role of universal pastor of the Catholic Church. 7News' Scott Thuman shares ...

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Peruvians elated after cardinal who spent years in the South American country is elected pope

Peruvians were elated Thursday after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country ...

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