Peruvians flock to see Pope Leo XIV in city he served as bishop
Summary
Crowds gathered in Chiclayo, Peru, on Friday, November 13, ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s arrival. He was due to celebrate an outdoor Mass with residents of the city, where he served as bishop for eight years, during a 12-day tour of South America.Key Facts
- Chiclayo is in northern Peru.
- Crowds gathered early on November 13 ahead of the pope’s arrival.
- An outdoor Mass with residents of Chiclayo was the centerpiece event of the South America tour.
- Leo XIV served as bishop of Chiclayo for eight years.
- He spent about 20 years as a missionary in Peru.
- On November 11, he called Peru his homeland.
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