chiclayo peru catholic church

News

Peru, Pope Leo XIV

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.

America Magazine · 10h

A missionary pope: What Pope Leo XIV’s years in Peru tell us about how he’ll lead the church

Father Robert Prevost first arrived in Peru in 1985 during a time of crisis, the aftermath of devastating El Niño rains that had left thousands of people homeless.

NBC New York on MSN · 4d

What to know about Chiclayo, the city in Peru that Pope Leo XIV called home

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Thursday by the conclave to serve as pope, becoming Pope Leo XIV at the age of 69. Prevost, a missionary who dedicated his career to ministry in Peru and led the Vatican’s powerful bishops’ office,

Latino USA2d

New Pope: From Chicago to Chiclayo

Pope Leo XIV, or Papa León 14, has been selected to lead the Catholic Church and its 1.4 billion congregation worldwide.

NBC News3d

How Pope Leo became a beloved Peruvian figure

CHICLAYO, Peru — Walkiria Garcia was 14 years old when she made her confirmation in the Catholic Church, an already significant religious sacrament made even more unforgettable by the man ...

5don MSN

Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of Catholic church, delivers first message

On the second day of the conclave, white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel, meaning a new pope has been elected.

UCA News1d

Pope Leo XIV and the Church’s coming of age in the Global South

New pope's deliberate decision to identify with Peru in particular and the Global South generally is no accident ...

Catholic Standard1d

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 ...

4don MSN

In Peru's north, locals remember Pope Leo driving pick-up, playing tennis

The small city of Chiclayo in northern Peru was bustling with excitement on Friday, with businesses and locals sharing photos ...

5don MSN

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

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.

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results