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Thirteen gold mine workers massacred in Peru
There are suspicions of police complicity in the massacre, which is bound up with the struggle for control of lucrative gold ...
Leo XIV: The modest missionary in Peru who became the first American pope
Leo’s ascent occurred with remarkable speed. Just over two years ago, he’d been one of the church’s 5,400 bishops — a role ...
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, ...
Victims’ group alleges Pope Leo XIV mishandled sexual abuse cases involving priests in Chicago and Peru
Six weeks before American Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the activist group Survivors Network of those Abused ...
A look inside Pope Leo's time in Peru as the country celebrates
Pope Leo XIV may be the first American pope, but he spent many years of his life in Peru. NBC News' George Solis takes a look ...
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 ...
What to know about Robert Prevost, the first pope born in the U.S. and his ties to Peru
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen by the conclave to be the next pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.
Peru Cuts Rate to 4.5% With Slow Inflation, Tariff Risks
Peru resumed monetary easing with inflation firmly under control and US tariffs posing mounting risks to its economy.
Robert Prevost known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor
Robert Prevost may have made history Thursday by becoming the first pope from the United States. But in Peru, he is known as ...