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Peru

Pope Leo healthy, needs no extra measures for South America trip, Vatican says

Pope Leo leaves on Nov 6 for a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, following surgery on Oct 13 to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
Pope Leo leaves on Nov 6 for a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, following surgery on Oct 13 to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.

Pope Leo to meet survivors of abuse by clergy in Latin America, Vatican says

Pope Leo holds his first weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square since cancer surgery, at the Vatican, October 21, 2026. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
Pope Leo holds his first weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square since cancer surgery, at the Vatican, October 21, 2026. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Leo to return to his adopted home on South America tour

FILE PHOTO: People walk past a mural dedicated to Pope Leo on the oceanfront boardwalk overlooking the Pacific Ocean, as Peruvians remember Pope Leo as a migrant priest who helped feed hungry families, delivered aid after floods and walked alongside refugees during his years in Peru, ahead of his November visit to Peru and other countries in South America, in Pimentel, Chiclayo province, Peru, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Angela Ponce/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People walk past a mural dedicated to Pope Leo on the oceanfront boardwalk overlooking the Pacific Ocean, as Peruvians remember Pope Leo as a migrant priest who helped feed hungry families, delivered aid after floods and walked alongside refugees during his years in Peru, ahead of his November visit to Peru and other countries in South America, in Pimentel, Chiclayo province, Peru, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Angela Ponce/File Photo

Pope Leo to make Sunday appearance as first images released since cancer surgery

Pope Leo celebrating mass in a room in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, attended by off-duty medical staff and members of the Vatican Gendarmerie, on Oct 16.
Pope Leo celebrating mass in a room in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, attended by off-duty medical staff and members of the Vatican Gendarmerie, on Oct 16.

Left-wing candidate named ‘Hitler Mussolini’ elected mayor in Peru

epa13280980 Two men are looking for their polling station on a list for the regional and municipal elections in Lima, Peru, 04 October 2026. More than 26.3 million voters are called to the polls to elect a total of 13,148 regional and municipal authorities.  EPA/Paolo Aguilar
epa13280980 Two men are looking for their polling station on a list for the regional and municipal elections in Lima, Peru, 04 October 2026. More than 26.3 million voters are called to the polls to elect a total of 13,148 regional and municipal authorities.  EPA/Paolo Aguilar

US coach Pochettino bets on youth for upcoming friendlies

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - United States v Belgium - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - July 6, 2026 U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino looks dejected after the match following their elimination from the World Cup IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Blake Dahlin/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - United States v Belgium - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - July 6, 2026 U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino looks dejected after the match following their elimination from the World Cup IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Blake Dahlin/File Photo

New Mexico coach Marquez intent on leading team to new heights

Rubio promises security cooperation to Colombia’s new president

Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella (left) with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Batallon Paraiso military complex on Sept 8.
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella (left) with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Batallon Paraiso military complex on Sept 8.

Peru declares state of emergency in five high-security prisons to combat criminal gangs

Peru seeks to lead UN labour body amid funding shortfall

FILE PHOTO: Minister of Foreign Affairs Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea of Peru attends the plenary session during the Summit on peace in Ukraine, in Stansstad near Lucerne, Switzerland, June 16, 2024. URS FLUEELER/Pool via REUTERS/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Minister of Foreign Affairs Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea of Peru attends the plenary session during the Summit on peace in Ukraine, in Stansstad near Lucerne, Switzerland, June 16, 2024. URS FLUEELER/Pool via REUTERS/ File Photo

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