‘The pope is Peruvian!’ How 2 decades in South America shaped the vision of Pope Leo XIV

Peruvian bishop defends Pope Leo XIV against accusations of cover-up

Current Chiclayo Bishop Edinson Farfán at a press conference on Friday, May 9, 2025. / Credit: Diego López Marina/ACI Prensa Lima Newsroom, May 13, 2025 / 15:56 pm (CNA). The current bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, Edinson Farfán, is publicly defendi... [...]

‘The pope is Peruvian!’ How 2 decades in South America shaped the vision of Pope Leo XIV

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A missionary pope: What Pope Leo XIV’s years in Peru tell us about how he’ll lead the church

Father Robert Prevost first arrived in Peru in 1985 during a time of crisis, the aftermath of devastating El Niño rains that had left thousands of people homeless.

Pope Leo XIV's Bishopric: Prevost's Research – Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates

Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Pope Leon XIV: A Transformative Papacy and its Global Impact Table of Contents 1. Pope Leon XIV: A Transformative Papacy and its Global Impact 2. A Peruvian Perspective: Embracing a Global Papacy 3. Roots in Peru: From Missionary to Bishop 4. The Synodal Church: A Vision for Collaboration 5. Hopes for the Future: Social Justice […] You can read the full story…

Pope Leon XIV, Robert Prevost Martínez, is recognized for his closeness and commitment to the Peruvian people, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the Andean Church. In his first week as a pontiff, he has conquered hearts through his homilies, audiences and spontaneous encounters, demonstrating with facts his living example of the Gospel in action.These are 10 facts that demonstrate his close, humanitarian and missionary spirit. 1. Peru …