Summary
About half a million people gathered for an open-air mass led by Pope Leo in Chiclayo, Peru. The mass was a stop on his South America tour; Leo said he was glad to return to the city where he had served as a bishop.Key Facts
- About half a million people attended the open-air mass in Chiclayo.
- Pope Leo led the mass.
- Chiclayo is a city in Peru.
- Leo said it was a joy to return to Chiclayo, which he called his second home.
- Leo had served as a bishop in Chiclayo.
- The mass was a stop on Leo's South America tour.
- Leo underwent surgery for lung cancer, raising fears that the tour might be canceled.
