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Peru, Pope Leo XIV and Chiclayo

A journey to Chiclayo, Peru, once home to newly appointed Pope Leo XIV

ABC News’ Matt Rivers travels to Chiclayo, Peru, the city where now Pope Leo XIV is celebrated for his time as a missionary, and his direct impact on the many lives of the modest Peruvian community.

America Magazine · 15h

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.

Associated Press News · 2d

Peruvians know him as the priest who went ‘from Chicago to Chiclayo.’ He is now Pope Leo XIV

The people of northern Peru call him el obispo. Sometimes he's Padre Prevost. Maybe when the shock wears off, they'll get used to his new title, Pope Leo XIV.

2don MSN

Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, say this is the Pope’s favorite dish. CNN tries it

CNN's Stefano Pozzebon is in Chiclayo, Peru, trying what locals say is the Pope's favorite dish. Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, ...

National Catholic Reporter20h

Faithful of Peru diocese celebrate papal election of man they regard as one of their own

Thousands of Catholics packed the plaza outside the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Chiclayo in this northern Peruvian city to ...

Buenos Aires Times5d

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 ...

Pope! Amigo! Peruvians remember the young American priest who became pope

Pope Leo was born in the United States, but for his adopted nation of Peru, he is a “Chiclayano” – a son of the bustling northern Peruvian city where everyone seems to have a story about him.

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