Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in world
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Pope Leo XIV's journey from Chicago to Chiclayo, Peru, and finally to the Vatican will be chronicled in a new book by National Catholic Reporter Vatican correspondent Christopher White. Leo's election marks a historic turning point for the Catholic Church,
The small city of Chiclayo in northern Peru was bustling with excitement on Friday, with businesses and locals sharing photos, memories and stories about its most famous former resident: Pope Leo XIV.
Robert Prevost is a citizen of the country, reportedly referring to it as "mi segunda patria" – my second homeland.
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.
Robert Prevost has been elected the first North American pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.After he was unveiled as the new leader of the Catholic Church, he spoke to huge crowds from the balcony of St.
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has a Pennsylvania connection. He graduated from Villanova University. Leo XIV, previously known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, graduated from Villanova in 1977,