Pope Leo XIV highlighted the legacy of Saint Rose of Lima and Saint Martin de Porres today, during a meeting with bishops held on the second day of his apostolic visit to Peru.
"Let us think of Saint Rose of Lima: her prayer and dedication to those in need remind us that apostolic fruitfulness depends on our union with the Lord—and, consequently, on the care we take of our own spiritual lives," the Supreme Pontiff stated.
He also noted that Saint Martin de Porres and Saint John Macias taught, through their humility, how to recognize Christ in the "least among us."
"From these saints, we learn that charity begins with a simple gesture or an attentive ear; they remind us that no person can be measured by their prestige, their origin, or their social standing," he emphasized.
Furthermore, the successor of Peter made reference to Saint Francis Solano and his teachings on crossing borders to proclaim the Gospel, as well as to Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, who understood that his mission required him to be present among the communities.
In his address, Pope Leo XIV expressed his enthusiasm for the encounters scheduled during his apostolic visit to Peru—a visit that began yesterday and will conclude on Monday, November 16.
He noted that the motto for his visit is "Let Us Open Our Hearts"—a call to conversion, communion, and mission. For the bishops, this entails recognizing the path that God is walking alongside His people, identifying what remains to be covered, and determining the direction in which steps must be taken to build a future of hope for all.
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Published: 11/12/2026