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Speaking to authorities and the diplomatic corps for his first public address in Peru, Pope Leo highlights his long-held roots to the country and urges leaders to help protect the “everyday peace” of its people.
At the close of his first day in Peru, Pope Leo greets the faithful outside Lima’s Apostolic Nunciature, asking them to pray for peace and to foster unity in their families.
The Archbishop of Buenos Aires and the President of the Argentine Bishops' Conference offer a positive assessment of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina, highlighting the impact of his message and the challenges he posed for the Church’s pastoral work in the country.
At the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, two theologians and a political scientist speak about the faith Pope Leo XIV came to know as a missionary, the choices facing young Peruvians and what reconciliation would ask of their country.
As Pope Leo XIV departs Argentina, our correspondent in Buenos Aires, Fr. Paul Samasumo, recalls his insistence on Gospel values and points to the next task facing Argentinians: turning the Pope's words into action.
Pope Leo XIV concludes his Apostolic Journey to Argentina and departs for Peru, marking the third and final leg of his Apostolic Journey to Latin America.
Pope Leo begins his six-day visit to Peru at Callao Air Base, where he is greeted by the people of Peru, who welcome him with open arms.
At the conclusion of Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Lujan, Pope Leo XIV thanks the people of Argentina for welcoming him with so much affection, and reassures them that he will carry them in his heart.
On his final day in Argentina, Pope Leo XIV proposes a journey of reconciliation, enlightenment, communion and mission, and calls for the faithful of Argentina to “build bridges of charity and networks of solidarity.”
On his final day in Argentina, Pope Leo XIV visits a federal penitentiary in Buenos Aires, and urges inmates to transform their lives through the limitations and privations they face in prison.
The Sisters of Mercy mark 80 years of service in the US territory of Guam with a thanksgiving Mass presided by Archbishop Ryan Jimenez, who praises their contributions to education and care for the vulnerable.
Through a new short film commissioned by the Embassy of Ireland to the Holy See, four Irish religious sisters of different congregations share powerful stories of faith, courage and service to communities in some of the world's most challenging regions. Their experiences reveal how missionary life goes beyond borders, transforming lives through education, healthcare, empowerment, and a commitment to human dignity.