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Pride and praise in Peru for Pope Leo, who left a lasting impression

A woman prays next to the image of Robert Francis Prevost, who became Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025. [AFP]

Church bells echoed out as Catholics congregated in the Peruvian capital on Thursday to celebrate the election of American-born Pope Leo XIV, who left his mark after years of service in the Andean country.

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