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In Short: During his visit, Pope Leo XIV addressed young Peruvians, urging them to reject the belief that following God means sacrificing personal fulfillment or engaging in sin to experience happiness.
Pope Leo XIV in popemobile at inauguration.
Peruvians flock to see Pope Leo XIV in city he served as bishop • FRANCE 24 English. FRANCE 24 English
Pope Leo XIV returned to Peru on Wednesday for a six-day pastoral visit, marking his first trip to Latin America since his elevation to the papacy. The visit carries significant personal and historic weight, as Leo spent two decades in Peru as a priest and bishop before being called to Rome.
Despite health concerns, the Vatican has assured that no special medical provisions are planned for the 71-year-old pope, including his travel to Cusco, Peru, at an altitude of 3,400 meters (11,200 feet). The pope's medical team, led by Dr. Stefano Margaritora and Dr. Luigi Carbone, confirmed that his condition continues to improve.
During his visit, Pope Leo XIV addressed young Peruvians, urging them to reject the belief that following God means sacrificing personal fulfillment or engaging in sin to experience happiness. He emphasized the importance of recognizing the Lord's voice and pointed to Christ's passion as a model.
The pope's visit also includes a homecoming to Chiclayo, where he will celebrate Mass on November 13. This marks a significant moment for the local community, as many remember his work as bishop between 2015 and 2023. Lisbeth Díaz, a teacher who worked with Pope Leo during his time as bishop, expressed joy at his return, saying, 'The Pope has come home and Chiclayo is celebrating.'
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru is also marked by several 'God-incidences,' as people call the coincidences arranged by Divine Providence. These include his return to the diocese he once led and his ability to speak Quechua, a language he learned during his time in Peru and has not used publicly since becoming pope.
The pope's trip to Latin America is also significant for its spiritual connections. The occasion brings together two important aspects of Pope Leo's life: his service to the community of Chiclayo and his Augustinian spirituality, which traces back to the conference of Augustine in 354 in Tagaste, North Africa.
As Pope Leo XIV continues his pastoral visit, the Vatican has published a list of journalists and media professionals who will accompany him on his journey. The trip is expected to conclude on November 14, with the pope returning to Rome the following day.
The mummies were found at an altitude of 9,800 feet in the Peruvian Andes, dating back approximately 500 years.
What this adds
The mummies found at an altitude of 9,800 feet in the Peruvian Andes highlight the region's rich cultural heritage, which Pope Leo XIV is keen to celebrate during his visit.
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- “Learning to recognize the Lordʼs voice is essential,” the pope told some 60,000 young people at a Lima stadium vigil, pointing to Christʼs passion as the model.
What's still developing
- In one of his rare interviews, the Peruvian priest explained that he had taken to heart the words of St. John the Baptist: “He must increase, but I must decrease” ( Jn 3:30 ).
- LIMA, Peru — Pope Leo XIV drew an exuberant crowd of young people to Peruʼs national stadium on Thursday and told them that friendship with Christ was the key to discovering their path in life.
- “What a joy it is to return to Chiclayo. It is a blessing for me to be with you once again,” Pope Leo said in his homily.
- There’s one language he is said to speak that we haven’t seen him use in public as pope: Quechua.
- In a recently released documentary by EWTN on Pope Leo XIV, Liliana Loaya Días recounts her initial amazement upon hearing him say some words in Quechua: “No way, an American speaking Quechua!” she said.
- Speaking in a half-empty Plaza Independencia, after being welcomed by left-wing President Yamandu Orsi, the pope lamented Uruguay's high suicide rates -- among the highest in the world -- and appealed for healthcare to be "accessible to everyone."
- The Uruguayan bishops’ conference asked the faithful to pray the Hail Mary for the pope 3.5 million times and set up a counter for people to register each time they asked for intervention.
- Argentine President Javier Milei, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno, and Presidential Secretary Karina Milei attended the ceremony, where the Pope exchanged emotional farewells with officials and well-wishers.
- Arriving in an open-sided vehicle, the 71-year-old pope smiled and waved to cheering spectators, some of whom ran alongside his escort while others held up placards, balloons and miniature figures of him.
- “Thanks to the good disposition of the Vatican and Pope Francis, it has been possible to carry out the return, as is appropriate. I came to sign that document. In the coming weeks they will arrive in Lima,” the Peruvian foreign minister told the local press.
- "Thank you for your affection, support and prayers," the Pope told followers.
- Pope Leo XIV, who takes inspiration from Toribio, instead began his journey as a bishop in Zaña.