Pope declares Peru his "homeland" in final leg of South America trip
Summary
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lima on Wednesday, beginning the final leg of his three-country South America tour. He called Peru his “homeland,” citing the years he spent there as a missionary priest and bishop, and met privately with President Keiko Fujimori.Key Facts
- The Vatican estimated that about 3 million people lined Leo’s motorcade route into Lima.
- Leo acquired Peruvian citizenship in 2015 and holds dual U.S. and Peruvian citizenship.
- Leo spent more than two decades in Peru as a missionary priest and later as a bishop.
- At a welcome ceremony at the presidential palace, Leo sang Peru’s national anthem with Fujimori and a children’s choir.
- The visit is the final leg of Leo’s three-country South America tour.
- Leo is scheduled to visit Chiclayo on Friday and celebrate Mass at places where he previously served.
- The article says Leo will address challenges and hopes for Peru in a speech outside Lima’s cathedral on Thursday.
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