The charismatic Catholic renewal, “as well as Pope Francis’s charisma,” may have contributed to slight slowing in transition trend, said demographer.
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“We’re just instruments of God. He is the one who allows us to be tools for his will to be fulfilled,” the teen sculptor said.
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20 days into new papacy, clues to Pope Leo XIV’s appointment style may lie in Chiclayo
by David Agrenby David Agren“(Pope Leo) told me: ‘Let’s work urgently on communion, church unity, but also on shared responsibility,'” said an official in the Chiclayo Diocese.
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The installation is Father Rupnik’s largest mosaic to date, measuring 43,000 square feet, covering the shrine’s north, south and east facade.
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In Peru, Pope Leo saw youth as the present and the future of the church
by David Agrenby David AgrenAs bishop of Chiclayo in northern Peru, the future Pope Leo XIV prioritized young people, dedicating time and attention to diocesan and parochial youth groups.
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Peruvians hope new pope promotes 17th-century phenomena regarded as Eucharistic miracle
by David Agrenby David AgrenA statue of the Divine Child of the Miracle is the Christ Child wearing a traditional straw hat and set in at the center of the sun with rays beaming …
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Peru’s Augustinian friars remember ‘Monsignor Roberto’ as defender of ‘those who have nothing’
by David Agrenby David Agren“Right from the start,” then-Father Prevost was “a simple man,” said Father Jorge Majail. “As we say in Peru, ‘He doesn’t complicate life,'” or doesn’t sweat the small stuff.
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Faithful of Peru diocese celebrate papal election of man they regard as one of their own
by David Agrenby David AgrenIn Chiclayo, Peru, where he was bishop 2015-2023, Pope Leo XIV is fondly remembered for prioritizing the poor, bringing the church closer to the people and embracing his adopted country.
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As missionary in Peru, future pope always close to the poorest, say Augustinian sisters
by Rhina Guidosby Rhina GuidosAs a missionary priest in Peru, and later bishop, the future Pope Leo XIV’s enthusiasm “impressed me,” said Augustinian Sister Carmen Toledano. “He had that desire of being close to …
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Between 2015 and 2023, then-Bishop Robert F. Prevost shepherded the Diocese of Chiclayo through some of its most difficult times.
