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Pope Leo XIV is moved to tears during meeting with young people.

Peru: Pope Leo XIV is moved to tears during meeting with youth

In another display of sensitivity, Pope Leo XIV was moved to tears as he was welcomed by more than 50,000 young people at the National Stadium in Lima, where he led one of the largest gatherings since his arrival in Peru.

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Pope Leo XIV addresses young people and university students during the prayer vigil held at the National Stadium in Lima. The Holy Father is carrying out his second day of activities in Peru. Photo: ANDINA/Carlos Américo Lezama Villantoy

Peru: Pope Leo XIV leads prayer vigil with young people at National Stadium

Pope Leo XIV is now at the National Stadium, where a prayer vigil with young people and university students is taking place this afternoon as part of his apostolic visit to Peru.

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Pope Leo XIV addresses young people and university students during the prayer vigil held at the National Stadium in Lima. The Holy Father is carrying out his second day of activities in Peru. Photo: ANDINA/Carlos Américo Lezama Villantoy

Peru: Pope Leo XIV receives ovation from 52,000 young people at National Stadium

Pope Leo XIV arrived at the Lima-based National Stadium on Wednesday evening, where he was welcomed with cheers, applause, and numerous expressions of joy by some 52,000 young people.

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Pope Leo XIV takes part in a meeting focused on the challenges and hopes for the future of the Peruvian people. Photo: ANDINA/Carlos Américo Lezama Villantoy

Pope Leo XIV approaches, comforts, blesses, and lovingly listens to Peruvian families

Pope Leo XIV listened on Wednesday to the testimonies of four Peruvians who, amid different circumstances and hardships, struggle every day to support their families and communities, drawing strength from their faith.

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Pope Leo XIV paid homage to the Lord of Miracles in Lima. ANDINA/Jhonel Rodríguez Robles

Pope Leo XIV paid homage to the Lord of Miracles at the Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas

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 worldwide.

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