Pope Leo returns to beloved former home of Chiclayo, Peru
Summary
Pope Leo XIV is returning to Chiclayo, Peru, where he served as bishop from 2015 to 2023 after spending about two decades in the country. Residents welcomed him as someone who supported the poor and responded to local crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and severe flooding.Key Facts
- Leo is the first U.S.-born pope.
- He served as bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and gained Peruvian citizenship before that period.
- Residents recall his work to obtain oxygen production plants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- He helped people affected by torrential rains and celebrated Mass at a local prison.
- He drove to remote villages to distribute blankets and sing Christmas songs.
- In his first address as pope, he greeted his “beloved Diocese of Chiclayo” in Spanish.
- Chiclayo has about 700,000 residents and serves as a commercial hub on Peru’s northern Pacific coast.
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