The President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, stated today that the Government and people of Peru expressed their immense joy at the election of Robert Prevost as Supreme Pontiff under the name of Leo XIV.
This announcement was made by the President through a nationwide statement.
"On behalf of the Government and people of Peru, we express our immense joy and send our greetings and a fraternal embrace to His Holiness Leo XIV," she stated.
She also stated that Peruvians awaited the white smoke with the faith that characterizes the vast majority, especially since today, May 8, in the month of the Virgin Mary, "heaven grants us a blessing with the pastor who will guide the Catholic Church."
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"Today we celebrate a historic moment for Peru and the world: the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Peruvian citizen by choice and heart, as the new Pope Leo XIV. This milestone marks the first time an American has ascended to the throne of St. Peter, if not the first time a Peruvian with more than 20 years of service has led the Catholic Church as Supreme Pontiff," she noted.
The president recalled that Robert Prevost became a Peruvian citizen in 2015 "as an expression of profound love for Peru, a country to which he dedicated a large part of his religious life. In its lands, he walked with the most needy and shared the joys of our people."
"His choice for Peru was spiritual and human. He chose to be one of us, to live among us, and to carry the faith and culture of this nation. Peru, founded on the faith and values of Jesus Christ, joyfully accompanies this new beginning for millions of believers around the world," she added.
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President Boluarte also expressed her confidence that his pontificate will be "a source of wisdom, justice, and love among peoples."
"On this day of joy, I invite all Peruvians to join in prayer and action to support Pope Leo XIV in his mission to guide the Catholics of the world. His election is to renew the faith and work for justice and strengthen the unity of Peru and beyond. May his pontificate be a light of hope and may Peru be his home in our hearts," she said.
"Let us build bridges of dialogue to achieve peace in Peru and in the world. The Pope is Peruvian, God loves Peru, long live Pope Leo XIV, long live Peru!" she emphasized.
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Published: 5/8/2025