11:30 | Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Nov. 14.
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espá highlighted that the Peruvian Government is deeply excited and moved by the sensitivity Pope Leo XIV shows every time he mentions the word Peru following His Holiness’ visit to Lima and Chiclayo.
The government official made these remarks to TVPerú Noticias after inspecting the venue and security arrangements at the facilities where the pontiff will celebrate Mass for the residents of Santa Cruz de Succhabamba district in Cajamarca region on Saturday morning.
"The fact that the Pope has traveled to such a remote locality is a great source of pride for them, for all the residents. Their joy and excitement at welcoming him are evident; it is something they will remember for the rest of their lives," Espá said.
"We are also very excited and moved by the sensitivity the Pope shows. Every time he mentions the word Peru, his eyes light up; his love for the country is evident," he added.
The Cabinet member described this as "the best visit Pope Leo XIV has made to any country in the world."
Thus, the Executive Branch representative said members of the Government are very proud of it.
"What we are seeing is impeccable organization and exemplary conduct by the population. How orderly people have been here, in Lima, and in Chiclayo, where yesterday he held a massive gathering at a church and celebrated such a large Mass," Espá noted.
"The way the entire population has organized itself, making everything so beautiful and orderly, is, I believe, an example Peru has set for the world," he stated.
In addition, the minister expressed his gratitude to President Keiko Fujimori for the privilege of being appointed to head the High-Level Extraordinary Commission "Visit of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV."
He noted that all ministers made "their own contribution," as did the Peruvian Episcopal Conference (CEP), the Apostolic Nuncio, the Archbishop of Lima, and all the bishops from the different ecclesiastical jurisdictions across Peru.
"He is coming home, returning to his homeland, to Lambayeque, to Chiclayo, and now to Santa Cruz. He has had to overcome a major ordeal: the surgery he had to undergo," Espá said.
"I believe that the prayers of all those who have prayed for him, the Mass for his health celebrated by the Archbishop before the Lord of Miracles at Las Nazarenas, and even the weather have all helped make this the best of visits. We are very happy," he concluded.
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Publicado: 14/11/2026