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On his first night back in Peru, his adopted homeland, Pope Leo XIV told the country's leaders that his return has "a very special meaning" and urged them to open paths for young people.

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

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.

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.

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

“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.

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.

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

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.