Pope Leo XIV begins final leg of Latin American tour in Peru
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru to crowds of millions for the final leg of his Latin American tour, returning to the country where he served as a missionary for two decades.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru on Wednesday for the final stop of his Latin American tour, receiving an enthusiastic welcome from local crowds. Millions of people lined the streets of Lima to greet the pontiff, who spent two decades in the country as a missionary and bishop before his election to the papacy. Returning to the nation he described as his second homeland, Pope Leo expressed deep personal emotion during his initial remarks, reflecting on his formative pastoral years in the region. The visit follows the conclusion of his itinerary in Argentina and marks a major homecoming event, with local communities holding celebrations and unveiling tributes to honor his decades of service in Peru.
Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, France24, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica
Sources
- ANSA — 'Padre Roberto' torna a casa, gioia incontenibile in Perù per Leone
- Il Messaggero — Papa Leone XIV torna a casa: è festa in Perù. Un trionfo il viaggio di Papa Leone in Sud America
- Corriere della Sera — Papa Leone XIV torna in Perù e si commuove. Ad accoglierlo tre milioni di persone: «La mia storia appartiene a voi»
- France24 — 'Peruvian pope' makes jubilant return to his second 'homeland'
- La Repubblica — La sfida del Papa venuto dagli Usa ai piccoli Donald del Sudamerica
Earlier coverage
- Nov 11, 2026, 11:30 PM UTCPope Leo XIV concludes Argentina visit after mass before millions at Luján