Pope Leo Returns to Peru, a Homeland of Decades
Pope Leo XIV returned to Peru on Wednesday, concluding his South American tour. He was welcomed by thousands of people and met President Keiko Fujimori. The pope, a former missionary and bishop who lived in Peru for two decades, is expected to spend six days in the country, including three days in Chiclayo, where he served as bishop from 2015 to 2023.
Confirmed by several outlets
- Pope Leo XIV lived in Peru for more than two decades. — The Washington Post, France 24, The New York Times, DW News and Al Jazeera
- Pope Leo XIV was a missionary and bishop in Peru. — The Washington Post, France 24, The New York Times, DW News and Al Jazeera
- Pope Leo XIV served as bishop in Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023. — France 24 and Al Jazeera
Reported by one outlet so far
- Pope Leo XIV returned to Peru on Wednesday. — France 24
- Pope Leo XIV is expected to spend six days in Peru. — DW News
- Pope Leo XIV met President Keiko Fujimori. — The New York Times
- The New York Times stated that the Pope's visit includes meeting ghosts of his past. — The New York Times
- DW News reported an estimated 3 million people greeted Pope Leo XIV in Lima. — DW News
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