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Pope Leo XIV attends the “Canticle of Peace” event marking 800 years since the death of St Francis of Assisi in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, 29 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

Peru to welcome Pope Leo with hymn honoring slain nun

‘Leo, Brother on the Journey’ will be performed by a youth choir named after Catholic missionary Maria Agustina Rivas, who was killed by Shining Path rebels in 1990.

A Mexican flag flutters at Mexico’s embassy in Lima in Peru, November 5, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Gerardo Marin/ File Photo

Peru and Mexico resume diplomatic relations after dispute over leftist politician

Deadly sightseeing plane crash near the Nazca Lines in Peru. Photo: UNB

13 die as tourist plane crashes during Nazca Lines flight in Peru

woman passes by debris following the earthquake of magnitude 5.6 that struck Central Peru on Saturday, in Chupuro, Peru, July 19, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Yershon Vilca

At least six dead and 21 injured after 2 earthquakes in Peru

People pray next to the bodies of four victims of the earthquake of magnitude 5.6 that struck Central Peru on Saturday, in Chupuro, Peru, 19 July, 2026. REUTERS/Yershon Vilca

At least six dead and 21 injured after 2 earthquakes in Peru

Here Videla is seen presenting the World Cup trophy to national football team captain Daniel Passarella after Argentina beat the Netherlands in the final on 25 June 1978. Photo: BBC

The 1978 World Cup: How a military dictatorship turned a trophy into an alibi

Peru's conservative Keiko Fujimori addresses the media in Lima, Peru July 19, 2021. Photo: REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda/File Photo

Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru presidential race

Peru's presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori reacts while leaving her home while Peru's electoral board reviews contested ballots from the June 7 runoff election between her and candidate Roberto Sanchez, in Lima, Peru, June 18, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Stifs Paucca

Right-wing Fujimori secures unbeatable lead in Peru presidential election

Peruvian President Jose Jeri testifies before a congressional committee to address undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, a case that has intensified scrutiny over his government's transparency and accountability, in Lima, Peru, January 21, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Gerardo Marin

Jose Jeri, Peru's ousted president, was one of the world's youngest heads of state

Peruvian President Jose Jeri testifies before a congressional committee to address undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, a case that has intensified scrutiny over his government's transparency and accountability, in Lima, Peru, January 21, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Gerardo Marin

Peru Congress to debate motion to remove President Jeri amid scandal

Peruvian President Jose Jeri gestures as he testifies before a congressional committee to address undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, a case that has intensified scrutiny over his government's transparency and accountability, in Lima, Peru, January 21, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Gerardo Marin

Scandal tests Peru's China ties as US scrutiny intensifies

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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes near coast of northern Peru: GFZ

Peru's Prime Minister Betssy Chavez attends a news conference, in Lima, Peru December 1, 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Angela Ponce/ File Photo

Peru breaks off diplomatic relations with Mexico after ex-PM flees to Mexican embassy