Pope Leo XIV returns to second homeland Peru to a nationwide welcome

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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru for the final leg of his South American tour, returning to a country where he spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop. Thousands welcomed him, with hopes that the visit will draw attention to poverty, crime, and political instability.

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru on Wednesday for the final leg of his South American tour, returning to the country where he spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop. Thousands gathered to welcome him home as “Padre Robert”, with many hoping his visit will bring attention to poverty, crime and political instability.