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Chapel built on the remains of the old church where, in 1649, the apparition of the Child Jesus took place in a consecrated host in Eten, Peru. Currently, it is not under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Chiclayo but is administered by the so-called Multisectoral Committee of Eten City.

Pope Leo’s aim for basilica at Eucharistic miracle site in Peru impeded by legal dispute

Jun 5, 2025

By Diego López Colín

In 2019, Robert Prevost, as bishop of Chiclayo, initiated a process with the Vatican for the recognition of a 17th-century... Read more

Edinson Delgado worked closely with then-Bishop Robert Francis Prevost.

Pope Leo to ‘promote the fundamental role of the family,’ former diocesan colleague says

May 28, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Edinson Delgado worked closely with Bishop Robert Prevost as administrator of the Diocese of Chiclayo’s leading Catholic school. Here’s what... Read more

Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Desilú León explains the route for “Paths of Pope Leo XIV,” which will cover four regions in the country: Lambayeque, Piura, La Libertad, and Callao, key locations in the pastoral life of Pope Leo XIV.

‘Paths of Pope Leo XIV’ tourism route launches in Peru

May 23, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

A new Peruvian tourism route “Paths of Pope Leo XIV” highlights the places where the Holy Father exercised his fruitful... Read more

Pope Leo XIV and St. Nicholas of Tolentine.

Who is the patron saint of Pope Leo XIV’s final vows?

May 20, 2025

By Diego López Marina

Wondering who Pope Leo XIV’s favorite saint is? A Peruvian missionary priest who is a close friend and confidant of... Read more

Pope Leo XIV, when he was bishop of Chiclayo (Peru), recites the prayer of consecration before Our Lady of Fátima.

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer of consecration to Our Lady of Fátima 

May 13, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Pope Leo XIV, when he was bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, offered a special prayer of consecration to the Blessed Virgin... Read more

Current Chiclayo Bishop Edinson Farfán at a press conference on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Peruvian bishop defends Pope Leo XIV against accusations of cover-up

May 13, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Bishop Edinson Farfán of Chiclayo, Peru, is publicly defending the actions of his predecessor, now Pope Leo XIV, in the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV, when he was a bishop, received the Gold Medal of St. Toribio de Mogrovejo from the Peruvian bishops in 2023.

Leo XIV, in 2023, acknowledged previous meetings with Pope Francis in which they disagreed

May 12, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

In 2023, then-Bishop Robert Prevost recalled his early meetings with Pope Francis when the latter was archbishop of Buenos Aires... Read more

More than 10,000 faithful gather on May 10, 2025, in front of the Cathedral of Santa María de Chiclayo in Peru to celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass for the election of Pope Leo XIV.

Election of Pope Leo XIV celebrated with Mass of Thanksgiving in Peru

May 11, 2025

By Diego López Marina

The celebration vibrated with joy following the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Martínez — both a U.S. and Peruvian... Read more