Luciano Maza Huamán

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Luciano Maza Huamán (born 4 December 1957) is a Peruvian Catholic prelate and the metropolitan archbishop of Piura. Appointed by Pope Leo XIV on 12 December 2025,[1] he was consecrated a bishop and took canonical possession on 21 February 2026.[2][3]

Maza Huamán previously served as the vicar general of the Archdiocese of Piura[1] and as a seminary educator. His appointment followed a 20-month vacancy in the archdiocese after the resignation of Archbishop José Antonio Eguren. Commentators, such as theologian Veronique Lecaros of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, noted Maza Huamán's background as a parish priest in rural communities, contrasting his pastoral approach with the leadership of the previous administration.[4]

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  1. 1.[1.2]Holy See Press Office (12 December 2025). "Resignations and Appointments, 12.12.2025". The Holy See (Press release).
  2. 2.NE Talara (9 February 2026). "Piura: Este 21 de febrero será ordenado obispo el sacerdote piurano Luciano Maza". Facebook (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  3. 3.Arzobispado de Piura. "Ordenacion Episcopal y Toma de Posesión Canónica". Facebook. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  4. 4.Lima, Eduardo Campos (15 December 2025). "New archbishop for former stronghold of dissolved Peruvian sodality". The Tablet. Retrieved 10 February 2026.