Catholic Church in Peru
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Peruvian bishop defends Pope Leo XIV against accusations of cover-up
Bishop Edinson Farfán of Chiclayo, Peru, is publicly defending the actions of his predecessor, now Pope Leo XIV, in the... Read more
A priest friend of Pope Leo XIV shares memories of him in Peru
On Sunday, May 12, Pope Leo XIV made time in his busy schedule to welcome his friend Father Hugo Sánchez... Read more
Leo XIV, in 2023, acknowledged previous meetings with Pope Francis in which they disagreed
In 2023, then-Bishop Robert Prevost recalled his early meetings with Pope Francis when the latter was archbishop of Buenos Aires... Read more
Election of Pope Leo XIV celebrated with Mass of Thanksgiving in Peru
The celebration vibrated with joy following the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Martínez — both a U.S. and Peruvian... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s missionary work in Peru
The deputy secretary of the Peruvian Bishops’ Conference said he is “sure that the heart of Pope Leo XIV ...... Read more
Emergency Missions: transforming lives and bringing hope to the most vulnerable in Peru
In one of the most poverty-stricken areas of Lima, Peru, where hopelessness has long prevailed, a man who once rejected... Read more
Fisherman lost at sea for 95 days recounts miraculous rescue
Fisherman Máximo “Gatón” Napa never lost his faith while being stranded at sea for 95 days until he was finally... Read more
Peruvian bishop denounces ‘direct attack’ on Church’s freedom of speech
A Peruvian bishop has denounced an attack on the Church’s freedom of speech by LGBTQ+ activists who accuse the Church... Read more
From international pickpocket to redemption: Víctor Sono’s story
Víctor Sono Neira spent years trapped in addiction and crime as an international pickpocket. Today, at the age of 72,... Read more
CNA explains: The sexual abuse accusation case against Cardinal Cipriani
An article published by Spanish newspaper El País reported an accusation of alleged sexual abuse against Peruvian Cardinal Juan Luis... Read more
Prominent cardinal denies allegations of sexual abuse that led to disciplinary measures
Cardinal Cipriani denied the accusations published by the Spanish newspaper El País, stating: “I have not committed any crime nor... Read more
6 Latin American bishops share their favorite saints and how they inspired their ministry
Six Latin American bishops reveal their favorite saints, sharing how they have been influenced by them and aided by them... Read more
Pope Francis expels two more members of Sodality of Christian Life
The apostolic nunciature in Peru announced that Pope Francis has approved the expulsion of two more members of the Sodalitium... Read more
Vatican expels Sodality of Christian Life founder
Luis Fernando Figari Rodrigo, founder of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae and accused of committing sexual abuse, has been expelled from... Read more
Peru cardinal celebrates 36 years as a bishop, thanks Opus Dei founder, John Paul II
The cardinal in a July 4 video message from Rome posted by Diario Expreso recalled the day of his episcopal... Read more
New palliative care hospital brings ‘sweetness of Mary’ to poorest in Peru
In the context of the recent news of the death of Ana Estrada, the first person to request and receive... Read more
In wake of euthanasia case in Peru, physician-priest makes case for palliative care
Father Augusto Meloni Navarro urged prayers for the soul of Ana Estrada, the first person to undergo euthanasia in Peru. Read more
For first time, incurably ill patient undergoes euthanasia in Peru
On Sunday, April 21, Peruvian activist Ana Estrada underwent a euthanasia process and died. Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Peruvian archbishop
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop José Antonio Eguren of Piura and Tumbes, Peru. Read more
Peru’s Congress approves legislation protecting pregnant women and their babies
Peru’s Congress approved a bill that establishes the obligation of the state to guarantee “the pregnant mother [and] the unborn... Read more
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