The Peruvian city that has embraced Pope Leo as one of its own
Summary
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Pimentel near Chiclayo, Peru, where more than 1.5 million people gathered to welcome him, according to the Vatican. Leo lived and served as a bishop in the region, and residents described his return as a homecoming.Key Facts
- The Mass took place in a park in Pimentel, about 10 kilometers from Chiclayo.
- The Vatican estimated that more than 1.5 million people gathered for the event.
- Some attendees waited overnight, and people traveled from across Peru and neighboring countries.
- Leo served as Chiclayo’s bishop from 2015 to 2023.
- He lived in Peru for extended periods between 1985 and 2023 and became a Peruvian citizen in 2015.
- During the Covid-19 pandemic, he helped launch soup kitchens, and he traveled on horseback through floodwaters during floods in the region.
- Peru is the longest stop on Leo’s first Latin American tour, which also included Argentina and Uruguay.
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