Pope Francis in Peru

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Pope Francis addresses Peruvian authorities before the Government Palace in Lima, Jan. 19, 2018.

Pope Francis warns Peruvian leaders against 'virus' of corruption

Jan 19, 2018

By Elise Harris

Speaking to Peruvian authorities Friday, Pope Francis issued a stern warning against corruption, which he said has done significant harm,... Read more

Pope Francis address the community of the Hogar El Principito children's home in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, Jan. 19, 2018.

The world needs you, Francis tells young people at children's home

Jan 19, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Speaking to kids at a home for orphaned and abandoned children on Friday, Pope Francis said they have much to... Read more

Pope Francis is greeted by a crowd at Padre Aldamiz International Airport in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, Jan. 19, 2018.

Amazon not a 'no man's land', but a treasure, Pope Francis says

Jan 19, 2018

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis visited one of Peru's most biodiverse regions Friday, telling its inhabitants that while remote, their land is not... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in Puerto Maldonado for an encounter with Peru's indigeneous Amazonian communities Jan. 19, 2018.

Pope in Peru: Don’t just protect the Amazon, protect its people

Jan 19, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Speaking to members of Peru's indigenous Amazonian communities Friday, Pope Francis said that contrary to the consumerist mentality that places... Read more

Pope Francis before a Popemobile at the Vatican, Dec. 13, 2017.

Pope says he will bring message of peace and hope to Chile, Peru

Jan 9, 2018

By Elise Harris

Ahead of his visit to Chile and Peru, Pope Francis has said he wants to bring a message of peace... Read more

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne of Lima speaks with CNA in Rome, Dec. 5, 2017.

Pope Francis will see a lively faith in Peru and Chile, Lima's cardinal says

Dec 5, 2017

By Elise Harris

Ahead of Pope Francis' trip to Chile and Peru, the Archbishop of Lima has said that the Bishop of Rome... Read more