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People of Chiclayo are very happy seeing Pope Leo XIV "returning home". Photo: ANDINA

Pope Leo XIV in Peru: People of Chiclayo celebrate his return with vibrant excitement

A long round of applause rang out in the main park of Chiclayo following the arrival of Pope Leo XIV at the Lieutenant Colonel Pedro Ruiz Gallo Air Base. A group of the faithful, waiting in the city center, gathered near large screens to follow the live broadcast of the Supreme Pontiff’s landing.

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Pope Leo XIV walked on the streets of Chiclayo to visit San Oscar Romero Chapel. Photo: TV Screenshot.

Pope Leo XIV in Peru: Crowds cheerfully welcomed his visit to San Oscar Romero Chapel

In another display of his characteristic simplicity, Pope Leo XIV stepped out of the vehicle that was transporting him from the Pampas de Pimentel while still some distance from the San Oscar Romero Chapel.

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Pope Leo XIV. Photo: ANDINA

President Keiko Fujimori attended a Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV at Pampas de Pimentel

The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, attended a Holy Mass today, celebrated by Pope Leo XIV on the esplanade of Pampas de Pimentel, in the Lambayeque region.

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Pope Leo XIV in Peru. Photo: ANDINA

Pope Leo XIV in Peru: Discover his moving journey through his beloved Chiclayo

Today, Friday the 13th, and tomorrow, Saturday the 14th of November, will be the most poignant days of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru. In the coming hours, the Holy Father will travel to his home region—to beloved Chiclayo—where he will carry out a series of activities, including a trip to Santa Cruz de Succhubamba, in the Cajamarca region.

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