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Pope Leo XIV will lead Catholic Church

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

Peruvians are elated after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country was elected pope and hoped he will visit them soon in his new role.

NOLA.com · 4d

5 things to know about Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church

White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney in Vatican City Thursday as the world gathered to watch a new pope take the helm of the Roman Catholic Church. The man who emerged was a surprise to many and a historical first for the faith: Pope Leo XIV will be the first American pope.

USA Today · 5h

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as leader of the Roman Catholic Church | The Excerpt

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'God loves Peru': Country celebrates new Pope as one of their own

Peru's president, Dina Boluarte, described Pope Leo as Peruvian "by choice and conviction". "The pope is Peruvian; God loves ...

Agence France-Presse on MSN15h

Peru hopes local miracle gets recognition under new pope

In the small Peruvian town of Eten, the faithful flock every year to celebrate an apparent 17th century miracle featuring ...

Catholic Standard5h

First American pope is a White Sox fan, Villanova grad, Peru missionary, Vatican leader

Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 ...

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What to know about Chiclayo, the city in Peru that Pope Leo XIV called home

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.

In Chiclayo, Peru, Locals Cheer the ‘Peruvian Pope’

From delivering help to flood-ravaged regions to singing Christmas songs to blessing babies, Pope Leo XIV tried to be a ...

NOLA.com4d

The Catholic Church has elected the first American pope to succeed Francis. Here's who he is.

Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago will succeed Pope Francis as the leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost, the first ...

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Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the 'saint of the north' in Peru for his closeness to poor

In Peru, Pope Leo XIV is known as the saintly missionary who waded through mud after torrential rains flooded the region, ...

2dOpinion

Pope Leo, Peru and Me

I am a Peruvian who embraced America, and the pope is an American who embraced Peru.

Experts explain where Pope Leo XIV stands on church conflicts and global politic tensions

The newly elected Bishop of Rome now assumes the role of universal pastor of the Catholic Church. 7News' Scott Thuman shares ...

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