Pedro Barreto
Cardenal Pedro Barreto is a prominent figure within the Catholic Church, known for his role as a cardinal and his commitment to social justice issues. Recently, he confirmed his travel to Rome to participate in the preliminary meetings ahead of the conclave following the passing of Pope Francis. Although he is over 80 and thus ineligible to vote in the election of a new pope, he remains involved in the important discussions shaping the future leadership of the Church.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Cardinal Pedro Barreto facilitated the relationship between Pope León XIV and Pope Francis.
Ante parte del poder mundial con más de 150 delegaciones y se estima que 250 mil fieles, León XIV inicia su pontificado
Argentina· 2025-05-18
Cardinal Pedro Barreto affirmed that Pope Francis had a strong connection with Robert Prevost.
El papa Francisco le había "echado el ojo" a Robert Prevost como sucesor
Dominican Republic· 2025-05-12
Cardinal Pedro Barreto stated that Prevost had a strong connection with Pope Francisco.
Francisco le "echó el ojo" a Prevost como sucesor, revela cardenal
Honduras· 2025-05-11Pedro Barreto was involved in actions that supported the victims of Sodalicio during his time in the Episcopal Conference of Peru.
Papa León XIV | Robert Prevost | ¿cuál fue el papel del nuevo papa en la disolución del Sodalicio?| Nuevo Papa | Vaticano | Iglesia Católica | Cónclave | Papa Francisco | Roma | Chiclayo | LIMA
Peru· 2025-05-09
Cardenal Pedro Barreto expresses hope for the future of the Church during the conclave to elect the successor of Pope Francis.
Cardenal Pedro Barreto: “El Perú vive este cónclave con mucha esperanza” | MUNDOPeru· 2025-05-06
Pedro Barreto is one of the two other cardinals from Peru appointed by Pope Francis.
Cardeal peruano acusado de abuso sexual e afastado da Igreja desafia Francisco ao participar das atividades pré-conclave
Brazil· 2025-05-02
Pedro Barreto is one of the two other cardinals in Peru appointed by Pope Francis.
Juan Luis Cipriani, el cardenal peruano señalado de abuso sexual que desafía al papa Francisco después de muerto
Costa Rica· 2025-05-01Cardinal Pedro Barreto confirmed that he will travel to Rome for meetings following the death of Pope Francisco.
Papa Francisco murió | Cardenales Pedro Barreto y Carlos Castillo viajarán a Roma para reuniones previas al cónclave | El Vaticano | Sumo Pontífice | Iglesia Católica | Roma | Últimas | LIMAPeru· 2025-04-22