PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV concludes visit to Argentina, returns to adopted country of Peru

The Holy Father will conclude his historic South American visit with nearly a week in Peru.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV receives warm welcome as he arrives in Peru

Pope Leo XIV is back in Peru, his adopted homeland, where he was welcomed by President Keiko Fujimori and addresses the nation's leaders.

Peru recognizes St. Turibius of Mogrovejo as patron of human rights

The decree by the Peruvian government acknowledges the saint's legacy in defending the most vulnerable and mandates initiatives to promote his life and work.

Vatican theologians advance sainthood cause of Wisconsin missionary priest

Servant of God Joseph Walijewski served as a missionary priest in Bolivia and Peru. His canonization cause will be reviewed by the prelates at the Vatican's Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo bids farewell to Argentina and heads to Peru

On Wednesday the Holy Father celebrated Mass at Luján in Argentina, then he is flying to Peru.

From the virtual to the sacramental: Hackathon in Rome reimagines parish life in age of AI

Catholic AI leaders explored tech-forward solutions to Church projects as part of a larger initiative that will reach four U.S. dioceses in early 2027.

Students for Life leaders sued in Texas over undercover abortion pill probe

The defendants argue the lawsuit is frivolous and the plaintiff lacks standing.

UK bishops warn against Parliament bill that would criminalize counseling on gender identity

The legislation could hamper the Catholic Church's ability to "proclaim an authentic understanding of the human person with clarity, simplicity, love and respect," Archbishop John Sherrington said.

A 45-foot statue of Pope Leo XIV is unveiled in Peru in time for his arrival

"This sculpture expresses the pride, gratitude, and faith of the people of Callao for someone whose evangelizing efforts made a profound impact in our diocese," the municipality of Callao stated.

U.S. bishops urge Senate to protect Haitians from deportation

The Senate should pass a bill, S. 4814, that would designate temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitians through April 20, 2029, the bishops said.