Pope Leo XIV arrived this morning at the Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas, in the Cercado de Lima district, where he visited the sacred image of the Lord of Miracles (Señor de Los Milagros), which is the Peruvian catholic image known wolrdwide.
Upon arriving at the Catholic site, the pontiff stepped down from the popemobile that had brought him, approached the "Black Christ" (Cristo Moreno), and paid his respects.
Immediately afterward, the Holy Father re-boarded the popemobile to continue his journey toward the Archbishop's Palace, located in Lima’s Plaza Mayor, where he is scheduled to meet with the bishops of Peru.
It is worth noting that Pope Leo XIV highlighted the bond that Peruvians living abroad maintain with their faith—a bond reflected in their devotion to the *Señor de los Milagros* (Lord of Miracles)—which serves as a unifying element for Peruvians in distant cities and allows them to stay connected to their homeland.
He made these remarks yesterday during a speech delivered at the Gran Teatro Nacional, as part of his pastoral visit to Peru.
"I myself have seen Rome dressed in purple! Distance does not necessarily diminish one's love for one's homeland; at times, it allows one to recognize more clearly how much one has received from it," said Pope Leo XIV.
The Pontiff noted that Peruvians living outside the country, while building their lives in other lands, retain a deep affection for their families and continue to contribute to their home communities.
At 9:00 a.m., Leo XIV departed from the Apostolic Nunciature in the Jesús María district, where he had spent the night.
Before boarding the vehicle for his journey, he took a moment to greet the hundreds of Catholic faithful who were waiting for him outside. Some even presented him with gifts.
Upon reaching Avenida Garcilaso de la Vega, in the Cercado de Lima, the pontiff stepped out of the vehicle and boarded the popemobile to continue his route.
Along the way, he greeted the crowds of people who had gathered since early in the morning to catch a glimpse of him.
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Publicado: 12/11/2026