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Pope Leo became a beloved Peruvian figure

NBC New York on MSN · 1d

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

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Thursday by the conclave to serve as pope, becoming Pope Leo XIV at the age of 69. Prevost, a missionary who dedicated his career to ministry in Peru and led the Vatican’s powerful bishops’ office,

ABC News on MSN · 13h

Why this Peruvian town is celebrating Pope Leo XIV as one of their own: Reporter's notebook

Pope Leo XIV might be "gringo" by birth but ask the people from Chiclayo, Peru, and the man is decidedly Peruvian.

NBC News on MSN · 13h

How Pope Leo became a beloved Peruvian figure

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 officiating it, Robert Prevost, who decades later would become Pope Leo XIV.

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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 ...

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

In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you, ...

Agence France-Presse on MSN1d

From Chicago to Chiclayo: Peruvian town hails adoptive son and pope

Residents in the Peruvian town of Chiclayo chant "long live the pope!" Pope Leo spent eight years as a bishop close to the ...

Buenos Aires Times1d

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 ...

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Peruvians elated after cardinal who spent years in the South American country is elected pope

Peruvians are elated after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country was elected ...

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