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New Pope Leo XIV, known as the 'saint of the north' in Peru for closeness to poor
In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you, ...
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The Catholic Church has elected the first American pope to succeed Francis. Here's who he is.
Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago will succeed Pope Francis as the leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost, the first ...
'God loves Peru': Country celebrates new Pope as one of their own
Peru's president, Dina Boluarte, described Pope Leo as Peruvian "by choice and conviction". "The pope is Peruvian; God loves ...
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Peru celebrates as long-serving Cardinal Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
By Alek Buttermann The election of US Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the new head of the Catholic ...
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 ...
Pope Leo Vows to Look at ‘Challenges’ Facing the Church in the United States in Unearthed Interview
"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.
In Chiclayo, Peru, Locals Cheer the ‘Peruvian Pope’
From delivering help to flood-ravaged regions to singing Christmas songs to blessing babies, Pope Leo XIV tried to be a ...
For US Cardinal Prevost, road to becoming Pope Leo was paved in Peru
Cardinal Robert Prevost may be the first person from the U.S. to become the head of the Catholic Church but his surprising ...
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In Peru's north, locals remember Pope Leo driving pick-up, playing tennis
The new head of the global Roman Catholic Church was born in Chicago, but spent decades in Peru. He first arrived in 1985 as a young missionary in the mostly impoverished north, spending many of his f ...
On the Role of Women in Church Leadership, Leo Has Followed Francis’ Lead
The new pope opposed letting women serve as deacons but endorsed some of his predecessor’s moves to expand their involvement.
Experts explain where Pope Leo XIV stands on church conflicts and global politic tensions
The newly elected Bishop of Rome now assumes the role of universal pastor of the Catholic Church. 7News' Scott Thuman shares ...