pope in Peru
Pope Francis sides with Peruvian villagers who accused Catholic group of trying to steal their land
By Gabriela Molina — April 15, 2024
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — On Saturday, Francis urged the Catacaos villagers to persist in their efforts to defend the land, where they raise cattle and produce honey.
Environmentalist priest in Peru says little has changed since pope’s visit
By Paula Dupraz-Dobias — February 6, 2019
PUERTO MALDONADO, Peru (RNS) — The Rev. Xavier Arbex has warned for years about the devastating impact of rapacious mining in the mineral-rich country.
Pope apologizes to abuse victims but defends Chilean bishop
By Nicole Winfield — January 22, 2018
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis apologized for insisting that victims of pedophile priests show 'proof' to be believed, saying he realized it was a 'slap in the face' to victims that he never intended.
Droves fill pope’s final Mass in restive Latin America trip
By Nicole Winfield — January 22, 2018
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Pope Francis was greeted by cheering crowds at nearly every stop of his Peru trip, but the cloud of sex abuse scandal trailed him.
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