20:23 | Chiclayo, nov. 14.
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Chiclayo was marked by moments of profound emotion, faith, and Marian devotion. Nuns from various congregations participated today in the coronation ceremony of the Virgin Mary Immaculate—performed by the Holy Father at the Santa María Cathedral—and expressed their gratitude for the pontiff’s return to the city where he once carried out his episcopal ministry.
Mother María Antonieta García Carrizales, Superior General of the Congregation of Franciscan Nuns of the Immaculate Conception, shared with the Andina Agency her deep emotion regarding this event, noting that the Blessed Virgin Mary is the patroness and spiritual mother of her congregation, which was founded in Peru.
The nun described the ceremony as an especially moving and significant moment, both for the religious life of her congregation and for the Catholic community of Chiclayo, which holds a deep devotion to the Virgin Mary.
Furthermore, Mother María Antonieta García Carrizales emphasized that the coronation performed by Pope Leo XIV serves as an opportunity to renew the faith and strengthen devotion to the Virgin Mary as a path toward encountering Jesus.
Meanwhile, Sister Yrma Ízaga Vidaurre, a member of the congregation of the Daughters of St. Camillus, expressed her immense joy at reuniting with the Supreme Pontiff in Chiclayo—a land she considers privileged to welcome him once again.
She thanked God and her religious congregation for making this encounter possible, describing it as a great blessing for the Peruvian people. The religious sister stated that her congregation has a presence in Italy and Peru, carrying out its pastoral and service-oriented work in Lima, Cajamarca, Arequipa, and Iquitos.
Furthermore, Sister Yrma Ízaga Vidaurre expressed her hope that the papal visit might lead to the future establishment of a religious community in Chiclayo.
Referring to the message from Pope Leo XIV, she highlighted his call to remain united and to pray for him constantly. "We always pray for the Pope—always," she said, reaffirming her congregation's commitment to support him spiritually through prayer.
The accounts from both religious sisters reflect the spiritual significance of Pope Leo XIV’s visit and the meaning behind his return to Chiclayo, where thousands of the faithful view this encounter with the successor of Peter as an opportunity to renew their faith, strengthen their Marian devotion, and reaffirm their commitment to the Church.
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Published: 11/14/2026