A child starred in one of the most moving moments during Pope Leo XIV's arrival in Peru on Wednesday afternoon, welcoming him with a hug that reflected citizens' affection and joy at his pastoral visit, which has generated great expectations across the country.
The meeting became one of the first images to mark the Holy Father's visit, amid expressions of affection and enthusiasm from the people who gathered to welcome him.
The child's spontaneous gesture also symbolized the Supreme Pontiff's closeness to children and families, leaving a heartwarming image at the start of his visit to Peru.
Afterwards, His Holiness travelled in an enclosed vehicle along Faucett, La Marina, Sucre, and Brasil avenues to María Auxiliadora Church, where he was welcomed as part of the activities scheduled for his apostolic visit to Peru.
Publicado: 11/11/2026