CHICLAYO, Peru — Walkiria Garcia was 14 years old when she made her confirmation in the Catholic Church, an already significant religious sacrament made even more unforgettable by the man ...

Though American-born, the new pope spent years working in my native Peru and even obtained Peruvian citizenship. “An American pope?” my wife asked, incredulous, staring at the television ...

After Prevost was named the dicastery's prefect, Francis elevated the Archbishop-Bishop Emeritus of Chiclayo, Peru -- who has dual US and Peruvian citizenship -- to cardinal. On Thursday ...

"To all of you but especially to my beloved diocese of Chiclayo in Peru," he said in Spanish. "Where a faithful people have accompanied its bishop, shared its faith and given so much to continue ...

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The group alleged Prevost “harmed the vulnerable and caused scandal” by mishandling two situations – in Chicago in 2000, and in Peru in 2022 – involving priests accused of sexual abuse.

Callao, Peru—Church bells echoed out as Catholics congregated in the Peruvian capital on Thursday to celebrate the election of American-born Pope Leo XIV, who left his mark after years of service in ...

“And if you will allow me a word, a greeting to all those… in a particular way to my beloved Diocese of Chiclayo, in Peru,” he said. Known as the “city of friendship,” Chiclayo is ...

Prevost, a missionary who dedicated his career to ministry in Peru and led the Vatican's powerful bishops' office, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

Cardinal Prevost is said to have failed to properly investigate multiple claims made against Catholic priests in Peru and, according to reports in the US, gave refuge to an accused paedophile in a ...