After the Peruvian bishops’ recent ad limina visit to Rome, one of the church’s shepherds said a papal visit is almost ...

Peru’s ambassador to the Holy See has publicly invited Pope Leo XIV to visit. The invitation, delivered during a Saturday ceremony in the Vatican gardens, confirms that 2026 is shaping up to be an ...

(OSV News) – The Vatican Gardens welcomed a new Marian mosaic and a statue of St. Rose of Lima, both created by young artists ...

In a break with usual protocol, Leo stayed for a buffet lunch that the Peruvian Embassy organized for the invited diplomats ...

Pope Leo XIV unveils a new Marian mosaic and St. Rose of Lima statue in the Vatican Gardens. Learn about the Peruvian artisans and the Pope's special bond with Peru.

Pope Leo XIV called on the Church to recognize sport as an opportunity to offer much-needed human and spiritual guidance.

“The two figures evoked—our heavenly Mother and the first Latin American Saint, Rose of Lima—lead us to the theme of holiness,” said the Pope. He recalled the Second Vatican Council’s call for all of ...

Pope gets invitation to visit Peru during a Vatican garden party, then stays for lunch - Peru’s ambassador to the Holy See has publicly invited Pope Leo XIV to visit ...

Dino Margiotta, a licensed tour guide with ToursByLocals, shares some of the most underrated spots in Rome that offer an ...

In the Vatican Gardens, <a href=" Leo XIV on January 31 inaugurated a Mosaic of Marian Devotions in Peru and a statue of Saint Rose of Lima, both donated by the <a href=" Episcopal Conference (CEP), ...

Pope Leo XIV addresses members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace Jan. 9, 2026. Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV, who ...