🇻🇦 Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV welcomed by millions on return to his second home Peru
What happened
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lima, Peru, where he was welcomed by around three million people, according to Vatican estimates, and took part in an official welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace. He was born in Chicago but acquired Peruvian nationality in 2015. The Pope spent over two decades in Peru as a missionary and bishop, which he said helped shape him as a pastor. He will stay in Peru for six days and visit various locations, including the Amazon and the Andes.
Why it matters
The Pope's visit is significant as he reaffirms his bond with Peru and urges the country to confront its painful history with justice and sensitivity. The visit comes at a time of difficulties for Peru, marked by political instability, crime, and natural disasters. The Pope's call for citizens to live and work without fear and for greater efforts to prevent natural disasters and protect lives may impact public opinion and policy.
Key facts
- Pope Leo XIV acquired Peruvian nationality in 2015
- He spent over two decades in Peru as a missionary and bishop
- Around three million people welcomed him in Lima
- He will visit the Amazon and the Andes during his six-day stay
- The Pope called on Peru to confront its painful history with justice and sensitivity.
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