With the song "Leo, Brother of the Journey"—performed by the choir of the Archdiocese of Cusco—the activities of Pope Leo XIV concluded in the "Imperial City," where he was seen off by thousands of people.
The Popemobile moved slowly around the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, as the Holy Father was cheered by the crowd; he responded with a smile and an outstretched arm.
Pope Leo XIV had just celebrated Mass on the esplanade of the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuamán, followed by the Angelus prayer in front of the Cathedral of the Assumption in Cusco—the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, located at an altitude of 3,600 meters.
Nearly half a million people gathered in the areas where the Holy Father traveled and carried out his activities.
Despite persistent rain, thousands of the faithful remained stationed along the eight-kilometer route between the Plaza de Armas and the Teniente Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.
Throughout the journey, the public expressed great emotion, cheering for the "Peruvian Pope"—as the faithful called him—in an impressive display of affection for the Supreme Pontiff.
Around 12:45 p.m., the papal entourage arrived at the Cusco airport. After briefly saying goodbye to the authorities present, the Pope boarded the aircraft, waving to the crowd as he did so.
The plane has since departed for Pucallpa, where Pope Leo XIV will carry out the final activities of his visit this Sunday, November 15—the fifth day of his trip to Peru.
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Published: 11/15/2026