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After his emotional return, Pope denounces ‘machismo’ in Peru and demands women be protected

After his emotional return, Pope denounces ‘machismo’ in Peru and demands women be protected

After his emotional homecoming Wednesday, the Peruvian pope got down to business and turned to the challenges facing a church and country he knows well.

by Nicole Winfield, Mauricio Savarese, Astrid Suárez and Franklin Briceño, Associated Press November 12, 2026November 12, 2026

Pope tells Peru’s bishops to accompany their flocks and respond to abuse victims with truth, justice

Pope tells Peru’s bishops to accompany their flocks and respond to abuse victims with truth, justice

November 12, 2026November 12, 2026

German ambassador to Vatican says Pope Leo XIV wants to visit Germany

German ambassador to Vatican says Pope Leo XIV wants to visit Germany

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‘Christianophobia’ added to dictionary by Royal Spanish Academy

‘Christianophobia’ added to dictionary by Royal Spanish Academy

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Pope Leo returns to what is expected to be a national party in his second homeland of Peru

Pope Leo returns to what is expected to be a national party in his second homeland of Peru

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The pope ends an emotional Argentina visit with a plea for unity and reconciliation

The pope ends an emotional Argentina visit with a plea for unity and reconciliation

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The Spanish-speaking world’s reckoning with clerical sex abuse

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How a $7 Million CRS Project Changed the Odds for 21,000 Central Africans

How a $7 Million CRS Project Changed the Odds for 21,000 Central Africans

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Pope will wrap up Argentina tour with a visit to a prison and a shrine before heading home to Peru

Pope will wrap up Argentina tour with a visit to a prison and a shrine before heading home to Peru

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British archbishop decries new bill banning ‘conversion practices’

British archbishop decries new bill banning ‘conversion practices’

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Pope Leo XIV urges youth in Argentina to reject ‘idols’ and to follow the model of saints

Pope Leo XIV urges youth in Argentina to reject ‘idols’ and to follow the model of saints

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Pope urges Argentines to follow model of saints during Mass in the ‘land of saints’

Pope urges Argentines to follow model of saints during Mass in the ‘land of saints’

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Pope meets with survivors of clergy abuse in Argentina as it reckons with legacy and ongoing cases

Pope meets with survivors of clergy abuse in Argentina as it reckons with legacy and ongoing cases

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Democrats get a religious win. Will they grab hold of it?

Democrats get a religious win. Will they grab hold of it?

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Norway takes a new (old) look at Synodality

Norway takes a new (old) look at Synodality

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Pope’s ballot casting raises real questions

Pope’s ballot casting raises real questions

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French bishops tell Catholic healthcare institutions to prepare to refuse assisted suicide

French bishops tell Catholic healthcare institutions to prepare to refuse assisted suicide

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Spanish bishop will preside over the funeral for soccer player killed after on-field horror collision

Spanish bishop will preside over the funeral for soccer player killed after on-field horror collision

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German bishop challenges pope’s comments on systemic abuse in the Church

German bishop challenges pope’s comments on systemic abuse in the Church

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Charles Collins

‘Document fatigue’ from Vatican is making it hard on local Churches

‘Document fatigue’ from Vatican is making it hard on local Churches

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Pope’s Assisi message channels predecessors

Pope’s Assisi message channels predecessors

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Catholic support for Trump is declining, but is it just part of a national trend?

Catholic support for Trump is declining, but is it just part of a national trend?

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New DDF doc highlights dangers of ‘mission creep’

New DDF doc highlights dangers of ‘mission creep’

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Tagle election means less than it may seem

Tagle election means less than it may seem

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Is the honeymoon over for Leo XIV?

Is the honeymoon over for Leo XIV?

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A popemobile exhibition is unveiled at the Vatican, featuring the vehicle popes have used since 1930

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