Released Nov. 10, the documentary “Leo from Chicago” chronicles the pope’s humble beginnings in Dolton, Illinois, as well as his early years as an Augustinian.
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Marking the 400th anniversary of the archdiocesan seminary in Trujillo, Peru, Pope Leo XIV thanked God for all the men whose ministry was nurtured there.
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(OSV News) — A tourist itinerary connecting dozens of landmarks associated with Pope Leo XIV’s decades-long mission in Peru was launched in July by the South American country’s government, in a …
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Love of God leads to work for justice, proclaiming Gospel, pope says
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy WoodenCatholics’ response to poverty and injustice around them “must come from the heart of the Gospel and be attuned to the signs of the times,” the pope said.
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To prevent abuse, Pope Leo says church must be vigilant, transparent and listen
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy Wooden“It is urgent that there take root throughout the church a culture of prevention that does not tolerate any form of abuse,” Pope Leo XIV said.
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CHICAGO (OSV News) — A decision in 2000 to move a priest accused of abusing boys into residence at an Augustinian friary in Chicago originated from leadership of the Archdiocese of …
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Before he was Pope Leo XIV, then-Bishop Robert F. Prevost of Chiclayo, Peru, created a commission to help women escape forced prostitution, said a trafficking survivor who worked with him.
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Peruvian Catholics in different U.S. cities shared what it meant to them seeing Pope Leo XIV, “Papa León,” step out on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.
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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.
