Photos with Pope Leo XIV: Peruvian Episcopal Conference warns of scams ahead of the pontiff's arrival in Peru
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The Peruvian Episcopal Conference has issued a formal warning regarding fraudulent social media advertisements soliciting payments in exchange for meetings, blessings, and photographs with the Pope. These unauthorized notices, which falsely claim to be affiliated with the organization of Peruvian bishops, are circulating ahead of the pontiff's scheduled visit to the country.
Specific reports indicate that scammers are requesting 1,000 soles for services such as 10-minute private meetings and photo opportunities. The Church has denounced these activities as scams, clarifying that no such arrangements exist and that the entity's name is being used without authorization to deceive the faithful.
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Infobae (AR) - first snippetFocuses on the unauthorized use of the Episcopal Conference's name.
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