Pope Leo XIV: Soft-spoken American spent decades amid poor in Peru

Alexandria SAGE Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but his powerful role within the Roman Curia has also given him a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church. The new Leo XIV, who …

Pope Leo XIV's ascendancy is "overwhelming," says priest who was his roommate in Peru

Robert Prevost: Profile Of First American Pope, Ex-Missionary In Peru

    Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but also a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church. The new Leo XIV, a Chicago native, was entrusted by his predecessor Francis, to head the …

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

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvians were elated Thursday after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country and who they see as one of their own was elected pope. Pope Leo XIV is a dual citizen of the United States and …

U.S. Embassy in Peru welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost, arrives at the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica for the first time, following the close of the conclave of cardinals in the Vatican, on May 8, 2025.. Photo: AFP The U.S. Embassy in Peru today …

AMERICA/PERU - "No matarás": the country's bishops condemn the murder of a group of workers at the hands of criminal ...

Lima - "As a Church, we reaffirm our call to build a society in which life is respected and the dignity of every person is protected, and development is accompanied by justice, honesty, and charity," said the Peruvian Bishops in a joint statement …

PROFILE: From Peru to the papacy – meet Pope Leo XIV

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost (C) gestures as he addresses the crowd from the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time after the cardinals ended the conclave in The Vatican on 8 May 2025. Robert …

Government and people of Peru express immense joy for the new Pope Leo XIV

The President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, stated today that the Government and people of Peru expressed their immense joy at the election of Robert Prevost as Supreme Pontiff under the name of Leo XIV. This announcement was made by the President …

Pope Leo XIV: Robert Prévost arrived in Chulucanas, Peru in 1985

In this Diocese, Prévost served as parish vicar of the cathedral and chancellor of the Territorial Prelature. During his time in Peru, Prévost not only dedicated himself to evangelization, but also played a crucial role in the formation of new priests and …

First U.S.-Born Pontiff Elected: Meet Pope Leo XIV Of Peru-Via-Chicago

(Updated with more details) American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost of Peru is the new Pope. “Habemus Papam,” said Prefect of the Apostolic Signatura Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announcing the surprising elevation of the 69-year-old Chicago-born cardinal …