Peru celebrates the election of Pope Leo XIV

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: People in Peru are also celebrating since Robert Francis Prevost spent many years there. NPR's Carrie Kahn begins this story with a revealing moment in the pope's opening speech. CARRIE KAHN, BYLINE: Standing on the balcony …

Jesús León Angeles: “Nuestro papa León XIV está poniendo a Perú en los ojos del mundo”

CNN Radio Argentina (CNN Radio Argentina) — La investigadora peruana Jesús León Angeles, amiga cercana del papa León XIV, dialogó este viernes con Regreso CNN, el programa conducido por Mariana Arias y Pepe Gil Vidal, sobre su vínculo con el Sumo Pontífice …

Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Welcomes Consul General Of Peru To Discuss Cultural And Knowledge Cooperation

(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) Dubai, UAE, 10 May 2025: His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, welcomed Her Excellency Katia Mercedes Angeles Vargas, Consul General of the Republic of Peru in …

In Peru's north, locals remember Pope Leo driving pick-up, playing tennis

By Marco Aquino and Alexander Villegas CHICLAYO, Peru (Reuters) -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 …

Peru calls Pope Leo XIV the 'Peruvian pope'

Pope Leo XIV gave his first mass as pontiff today and is being celebrated across the globe, including in Peru, where he carried out decades of missionary work and became a naturalized citizen. Also, the US cuts $50 million in medical aid to Zambia …

New Pope Leo XIV spotted singing karaoke at party during his time in Peru

A charming video has been shared of the new pope singing with friends at a Christmas party during his time as an archbishop in Peru. The 267th pontiff to sit on the hallowed throne of St Peter, Pope Leo XIV, follows in the footsteps of his predecessor, …

She worked with Pope Leo XIV in Peru. Here's how she remembers him before his rise

Updated May 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM EDT Shortly after stepping onto the balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square, the new pope, Leo XIV, took a moment to thank the city where he served as bishop for nearly a decade. "To all of you but especially to my …

Vero woman attended Masses in Peru led by Prevost before he was Pope

Pope Leo XIV was Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, from 2015 to 2023. Vera Pajares, of Vero Beach, attended masses officiated by then Bishop Robert Prevost. Pajares remembers him as a kind person whose speeches were filled with positivity. VERO BEACH — Before he …

A woman prays at the Chiclayo's cathedral, northern Peru on May 9, 2025.

Peru: Central Bank of Peru decreases rates in May

Latest bank decision: At its meeting on 8 May, the Central Bank of Peru (BCRP) decided to reduce the reference interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.50%. This took rate cuts since mid-2023 to 325 basis points. Mild price pressures enable cut: The key …