14:56 | Pucallpa, nov. 15.
The plane carrying Pope Leo XIV from the city of Cusco landed at the Capital FAP David Armando Abensur Rengifo International Airport in Pucallpa five minutes ahead of schedule.
According to the itinerary, the aircraft was expected to arrive at 14:30, but it arrived five minutes early. A few minutes later, Pope Leo XIV disembarked and was welcomed by the Bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Pucallpa, Monsignor Augusto Martín Quijano, as well as regional and local authorities.
At the airport, a group of children—calling out, "Welcome, Pope! Welcome to the 'red land'!"—greeted the Holy Father, who approached them with a smile to shake their hands.
This afternoon, Pucallpa is experiencing temperatures above 34°C (93°F), with a heat index reaching 39°C (102°F); consequently, many in the crowd can be seen wearing hats or carrying umbrellas to shield themselves from the intense sun.
Pope Francis will travel to the Yarinacocha resort area, where he will preside over a meeting with missionaries and representatives of Amazonian peoples.
Present at this location are representatives from the Shipibo-Konibo, Ashaninka, Kukama Kukamiria, and Awajún indigenous groups, as well as delegates from 13 indigenous organizations convened by the Indigenous Pastoral Ministry. Several of these delegations arrived by boat, traveling along the Ucayali River.
In total, 145 indigenous representatives from the Amazon region gathered for the event, with support from the Ministry of Culture. They were joined by other delegations and leaders from various parts of the Peruvian Amazon.
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Published: 11/15/2026