The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, received Pope Leo XIV at the Government Palace's Courtyard of Honor on Wednesday evening.
The Holy Father arrived in Peru this afternoon from Argentina as part of his apostolic journey.
Upon his arrival at Government Palace, the Supreme Pontiff received the honors befitting his high office.
At the Courtyard of Honor, His Holiness was welcomed with songs performed by a children's choir, accompanied by the Presidential Guard Band.
This was followed by the playing of the national anthem.
Subsequently, the Bishop of Rome entered the House of Pizarro alongside the Head of State to begin the protocol activity inside the Government Palace.
There, he was greeted by the Vice Presidents of the Republic, Luis Galarreta and Miguel Ángel Torres, and Cabinet members.
President Fujimori also shook hands with the bishops comprising the Pope's delegation.
It is worth recalling that Pope Leo XIV is the third pope and the first pontiff to hold Peruvian citizenship through naturalization to be received at this venue for a meeting with a President of the Republic.
Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis had previously been received there.
Before his arrival, a large crowd of faithful welcomed him with flags at the Main Square, as they had along his entire route from the Callao Air Base.
Publicado: 11/11/2026