Pope Leo XIV's ascendancy is "overwhelming," says priest who was his roommate in Peru

Rejoicing Peruvians see Pope Leo XIV as one of their own after his many years in Peru

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvians were elated Thursday after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country and who they see as one of their own was elected pope. Pope Leo XIV is a dual citizen of the United States and …

U.S. Embassy in Peru welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost, arrives at the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica for the first time, following the close of the conclave of cardinals in the Vatican, on May 8, 2025.. Photo: AFP The U.S. Embassy in Peru today …

PROFILE: From Peru to the papacy – meet Pope Leo XIV

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost (C) gestures as he addresses the crowd from the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time after the cardinals ended the conclave in The Vatican on 8 May 2025. Robert …

Government and people of Peru express immense joy for the new Pope Leo XIV

The President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, stated today that the Government and people of Peru expressed their immense joy at the election of Robert Prevost as Supreme Pontiff under the name of Leo XIV. This announcement was made by the President …

Pope Leo XIV: Robert Prévost arrived in Chulucanas, Peru in 1985

In this Diocese, Prévost served as parish vicar of the cathedral and chancellor of the Territorial Prelature. During his time in Peru, Prévost not only dedicated himself to evangelization, but also played a crucial role in the formation of new priests and …

AMERICA/PERU - "No matarás": the country's bishops condemn the murder of a group of workers at the hands of criminal ...

Lima - "As a Church, we reaffirm our call to build a society in which life is respected and the dignity of every person is protected, and development is accompanied by justice, honesty, and charity," said the Peruvian Bishops in a joint statement …

First U.S.-Born Pontiff Elected: Meet Pope Leo XIV Of Peru-Via-Chicago

(Updated with more details) American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost of Peru is the new Pope. “Habemus Papam,” said Prefect of the Apostolic Signatura Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announcing the surprising elevation of the 69-year-old Chicago-born cardinal …

In Peru, criminal groups target gold mines

A woman attends the wake of one of the miners from a small mine linked to the gold mining company Poderosa, kidnapped and killed by illegal miners, in Trujillo, Peru, on May 6, 2025. SEBASTIAN CASTANEDA / REUTERS The macabre discovery has left …

Cardinal Robert Prevost, with deep ties to Peru, elected Pope León XIV

Vatican City.- Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Martínez of the United States has been elected the new leader of the Catholic Church, choosing the papal name León XIV. The 69-year-old pontiff, who succeeds the late Pope Francis, brings a unique blend of …