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‘The pope is Peruvian!’ How 2 decades in South America shaped the vision of Pope Leo XIV
Peruvians have celebrated the election of a man many knew as a missionary and bishop during his 2 decades of service in the ...
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‘The pope put us on the world’s radar’: Residents of Peruvian city talk about Pope Leo XIV’s impact on their diocese
Before he became the new pope, Robert Prevost was the bishop of Chiclayo, a city in the north of Peru, where many describe ...
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Pope Leo XIV draws praise on handling sexual abuse—and some complicated allegations
Amid the mostly joyous reception for Robert Prevost, who stunned the world when he emerged from the loggia of St. Peter’s as ...
Why this Peruvian town is celebrating Pope Leo XIV as one of their own: Reporter's notebook
Pope Leo XIV might be "gringo" by birth but ask the people from Chiclayo, Peru, and the man is decidedly Peruvian.
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 ...
In Peru, Pope Leo XIV is fondly remembered in Chiclayo, his former diocese
In the Peruvian city of Chiclayo, just a few kilometers from the Pacific Ocean, nearly everyone knows Pope Leo XIV.
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American Pope Leo XIV wows the internet with his math degree
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to ascend the papal throne, is gaining popularity on social media due to his unique ...
Pope Leo Shares Important Message While Making His Instagram Debut. Why It May Sound Familiar
Pope Leo XIV is officially on Instagram — here's why his first post might sound familiar if you've been following papal news ...