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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 Chiclayo (Peru) to celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass for the election of Pope Leo XIV.

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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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'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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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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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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How Pope Leo XIV may lead church and navigate an increasingly vocal Catholic right in US

The historic election of Pope Leo XIV as the first U.S.-born pope is already upending an earlier calculus about U.S.

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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Pope Leo's brothers travel to Rome for a reunion after his historic election

Just days after making history as the first American Pope, Illinois native Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a reunion with his ...

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