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Peru, Pope Leo XIV and South America

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

Peruvians are elated after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country was elected pope and hoped he will visit them soon in his new role.

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The American Pope in Peru

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‘The pope is Peruvian!’ How 2 decades in South America shaped the vision of Pope Leo XIV

In his first appearance as Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, the man born Robert Francis Prevost spoke for 10 minutes in Italian. Then he transitioned to Spanish and, with a big grin,

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A new pope confronts his church’s abuse scandal amid praise and scrutiny

Survivors say Pope Leo must commit to transparency in investigations of priests accused of sexual abuse. His record on doing ...

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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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Philadelphia woman who was confirmed by Pope Leo in Peru reflects on spiritual connection with new pontiff

Philadelphia woman confirmed by Pope Leo XIV in Peru says she prays for pontiff daily 02:01. As the world looks to the future ...

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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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Pope Leo XIV to Helm a Catholic Church Facing Debt, Division and Decline

Born in the U.S., forged in Peru, chosen in Rome, Leo XIV will helm a church facing debt, division and decline ...

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

But in Peru, he is known as the saintly missionary who waded through ... one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church.On Thursday, Prevost ascended to become Pope Leo XIV — the first ...

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From Chicago to Chiclayo: Pope Leo’s life in photos

In Peru, he served as a prior ... Despite being elevated to one of the most powerful offices within the Catholic Church, Leo insisted that his identity remained rooted in service.

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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 ...

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Pope Leo’s connection to church in downtown Flint

St. Matthew Catholic Church in Flint has been around for years, becoming a common sight for those in the city, but a piece of its history is now anything but common.

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First American pope is a White Sox fan, Villanova grad, Peru missionary, Vatican leader

Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 ...

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