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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, bringing help to needy people, and as the bishop who spearheaded the life-saving purchase of oxygen production plants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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.

NBC New York on MSN · 2d

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,

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Election of Pope Leo celebrated with Mass of Thanksgiving in Peru

In a jubilant atmosphere, more than 10,000 faithful gathered in front of the Basilica and Cathedral of Santa María de ...

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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, a Chicago native, is a former missionary in Peru who never sought the limelight

A relative unknown on the global stage, friends say Robert Prevost, 69, is a 'firm supporter' of his predecessor's approach; ...

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

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvians were elated Thursday after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South ...

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Who is Robert Francis Prevost, the new Pope of Rome elected on the fourth ballot of the Conclave?

The Augustinian cardinal and former missionary in Peru has been elected the new pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.

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