Pope Francis' visit to Peru —from January 18 to 21— will generate a direct economic benefit worth US$91 million and draw 30,000 foreign tourists.
According to official sources, Pope Francis' presence will be considered a state visit, as the Supreme Pontiff is the Vatican's Head of State.
For this reason, necessary measures will be taken to guarantee security during his stay in Peru.
The papal activities entail an investment of US$11 million, which will be covered by the Peruvian Government as host country.
The bulk of those resources will be assigned to serve the citizens, who will participate in said activities, as well as to ensure security and the correct completion of events.
It must be noted the Holy Father's visit has a historic significance to the country since Francis is a world-known spiritual leader.
Peru
As is known, the Holy Father will arrive on
January 18 in the Peruvian capital,
Lima.
He will travel to Puerto Maldonado —the capital of rainforest Madre de Dios region— on the following day.
On January 20, the Catholic Church's head will head to La Libertad region's capital city
Trujillo on Peru's northern coast.
According to schedule, the Supreme Pontiff will hold a multitudinous mass at Lima's
Las Palmas Air Base on January 21.
This will be the first time —in almost 30 years— that a
Pope visits the Inca nation after Pope John Paul II's May 1988 visit.
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