Peruvian Catholics in US rejoice over Pope Leo
Peruvian Catholics in US rejoice over Pope Leo, an adopted son of Peru
Following Pope Leo XIV‘s election, more details have come to light about his family, his religious formation with the Augustinians, and his ministry in Peru for almost 20 years, where he held different positions that all had a common thread: service and defense of the most vulnerable people were and continue to be his mission.
Peruvian Catholics living in different cities of the United States, shared with OSV News how they experienced the moment when Papa León appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and what they hope for the papacy from a pontiff with deep roots in their homeland.
“When I got home, I was crying with emotion … because imagine! A pope who loves your country so much! And that he mentioned it in his speech,” said Rocío Baracco, who was born in Lima, Peru, and lives in Falls Church, Virginia.