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Robert Prevost known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor
Robert Prevost may have made history Thursday by becoming the first pope from the United States. But in Peru, he is known as ...
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 ...
Victims’ group alleges Pope Leo XIV mishandled sexual abuse cases involving priests in Chicago and Peru
Six weeks before American Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the activist group Survivors Network of those Abused ...
'God loves Peru': Country celebrates new Pope as one of their own
Peru's president, Dina Voluarte, described Pope Leo as Peruvian "by choice and conviction". "The pope is Peruvian; God loves ...
Peru’s Emergency Mining Ban to Cost $200 Million in Lost Gold Output
Peruvian gold output is expected to be significantly dented in the coming month due to a mining ban in a northern region of the country that’s seen an up-tick in criminal activity culminating in the ...
Pope Leo never covered up sexual abuse claims while in Peru – Bishop
Pope Leo XIV's successor as bishop of Chiclayo in northern Peru on Friday rejected allegations that the new pontiff ever ...
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Pride and praise in Peru for Pope Leo who left lasting impression
Leo XIV first set foot in Peru some four decades ago as a missionary, before becoming bishop of the diocese of Chiclayo in ...
Peru Cuts Rate to 4.5% With Slow Inflation, Tariff Risks
Peru resumed monetary easing with inflation firmly under control and US tariffs posing mounting risks to its economy.