In 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 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.
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(OSV News) — World leaders warmly congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election and exhorted him to work toward peace in an increasingly conflictive word. Leaders in Latin America, meanwhile, …
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Argentina bids farewell to native son Pope Francis with Mass that draws thousands
by David Agrenby David AgrenArchbishop Jorge García Cuerva of Buenos Aires fought back tears during the Mass, celebrated hours after Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican.
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His devotion to San Lorenzo is a window into the soul of a pope who knew what it meant to love fiercely, hope deeply and stay loyal — win or …
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(OSV News) — Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires made history with his election on March 13, 2013, becoming the first Argentine and first Latin American to become pope. As …
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In a telegram to Dominican Republic archbishop, the pope sent condolences to the families of the dead, “while encouraging everyone to persevere in their efforts to help and accompany others.”
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(OSV News) — As dioceses and shrines are questioning how best to limit the use of artwork created by Slovenian Father Marko Rupnik, who is accused of sexual, spiritual and …
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Catholics groups watching the project closely since the beginning have accused the government of disrespecting the environment and the Indigenous.
