Pope Leo was born in the United States, but for his adopted nation of Peru, he is a “Chiclayano” – a son of the bustling northern Peruvian city where everyone seems to have a story about him.

People in the city of Chiclayo, where Leo XIV served as bishop for about eight years, gathered to celebrate a man they see as one of their own.

The small city of Chiclayo in northern Peru was bustling with excitement on Friday, with businesses and locals sharing photos ...

Faviana Azalda Castro was confirmed by Pope Leo XIV when he served as bishop in her hometown of Chiclayo, Peru. Now, the ...