Historic Peruvian churches severely damaged following earthquake
July 23, 2026
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CWN Editor's Note: An earthquake in Huancayo, Peru, destroyed approximately homes and caused severe damage to two churches, including the sixteenth-century Church of St. James the Apostle in Chongos Bajo.
“We join in the grief of the families mourning their loved ones, raising our prayers for the eternal rest of the deceased, and asking the Lord to grant strength, comfort, and hope to all,” the Peruvian bishops’ conference said in a statement.
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