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As Pope Leo settles into papacy, his handling of clergy sexual abuse will be closely scrutinised. Read more at ...
As a bishop in Peru, Pope Leo XIV’s handling of two abuse cases was a study in contrasts, siding strongly with victims in one ...
In one case, Pope Leo XIV — then known as Bishop Robert Prevost — sided with victims of sexual abuse, locking horns with ...
The Peruvian bishops have officially invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru, assuring him that “his presence will renew the hope ...
Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, have fond memories of Leo’s work as bishop, but some question his record responding to abuse.
Chiclayo is known for its 8,000-hectare natural refuge. The Laquipampa Wildlife Refuge is home to hundreds of flora and fauna native to the area. Laquipampa is also home to the jaguarundi puma.
Pope Leo was born in the United States, but for his adopted nation of Peru, he is a “Chiclayano” – a son of the bustling northern Peruvian city where everyone seems to have a story about him.
Francis appointed Leo as bishop of Chiclayo on Sept. 26, 2015 — the same year he became a naturalized Peruvian citizen. In Peru, Leo ministered to the marginalized and vulnerable.
His papacy has made history. Born in Chicago, Leo XIV is the first pope ever to hail from the United States. But for Peruvians in the northern city of Chiclayo, he is a hometown hero, and the ...