Peru’s new president pledges to acknowledge Church’s importance

On July 28, Peru’s new president, Keiko Fujimori, took an oath acknowledging “the importance of the Catholic Church in the cultural and moral formation of Peru” and announced a policy to improve the quality of life for Peruvians “from womb to tomb.” Fujimori — elected in a tight race that required a runoff — took office during a formal session of the country’s Congress, where she received the presidential sash for the 2026–2031 term. She is the first woman elected…