'Peruvian pope' makes jubilant return to his second 'homeland'
Summary
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lima on Wednesday, returning to Peru, where he spent two decades as a missionary. The 71-year-old pontiff was on the final leg of a three-country Latin American tour, weeks after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.Key Facts
- Leo XIV arrived in Lima on Wednesday.
- He described Peru as beloved.
- He spent two decades in Peru as a missionary.
- He was chosen to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
- The visit was the final stop on a three-country Latin American tour.
- Leo XIV is 71 years old.
- He underwent surgery for lung cancer weeks before the visit.
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