Pope Leo calls for Indigenous rights as he ends Peru leg of Latin America tour
During his final day in Peru, Pope Leo XIV visited Cusco and Pucallpa, urging protection of Indigenous traditions and condemning violence against land defenders.
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Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace during massive Andes Mass
The pontiff urged Peruvians to reject brutality and seek prayerful solutions as 20,000 gathered in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba.
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Peruvian reporter known as “China Polo” killed after police‑related threats
The journalist was found shot dead a week after warning he would expose misconduct within the police, Al Jazeera reports.
20 Sept 2026
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Archaeologists Unearth 600-Year-Old Chimu Royal Tomb in Northern Peru
A near‑intact funerary platform from the pre‑Incan Chimu kingdom has been discovered, shedding new light on ancient burial customs.
9 Sept 2026
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Rescue teams free motorists after week-long landslide blockage in Peru
Peruvian authorities used helicopters and heavy equipment to release people stranded on a mountain highway for nearly seven days.
22 Aug 2026
