09:26 | Chiclayo, nov. 13.
Pope Leo XIV arrived today in the city of Chiclayo, marking a long-awaited return to his beloved diocese, where he served as bishop for eight years. The aircraft transporting the Holy Father from Lima landed at 09:06 at the Pedro Ruiz Gallo Air Base in the "City of Friendship," where he was welcomed by regional and local authorities, as well as a multitude of the faithful.
Upon disembarking, the Supreme Pontiff was greeted by regional governor Jorge Luis Pérez; the mayor of Chiclayo, Janet Cubas; the Bishop of Chiclayo, Edinson Farfán Córdova; and the commander of Air Group No. 6 of the Peruvian Air Force (FAP)—based in Chiclayo—Lieutenant Colonel Manuel Eduardo Rodríguez, among other officials.
The Vicar of Christ was also welcomed by a large crowd of the faithful who had gathered early in the day at a section of the Air Force base. Waving Peruvian flags and yellow banners—the colors of the Vatican State—as well as others bearing the slogan "Let Us Open Our Hearts" ("Abramos el corazón"), the faithful cheered for the Holy Father.
Activities in Chiclayo
The first and most significant event that Leo XIV will lead in this city is a Mass held on the esplanade prepared at the Pampas de Pimentel. During this Eucharistic celebration, which begins at 10:30, the Holy Father will also deliver the homily.
Following this encounter with the Catholic faithful on the country’s northern coast, the Pope is scheduled to make a private visit at 12:40 p.m. to the San Óscar A. Romero Chapel—part of the San José Obrero parish—located in the La Victoria district of Chiclayo, one of the most populous areas in that part of the country.
On Friday afternoon, at 4:30 p.m., Leo XIV will meet with members of religious orders at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peace and Saint Joseph (Santuario de Nuestra Señora de La Paz y San José) in the Las Brisas neighborhood.
Another meeting scheduled for this afternoon, beginning at 5:45 p.m., will involve students from the ‘Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo’ Catholic University, to whom he will deliver an address.
In the evening, starting at 7:00 p.m., Pope Leo XIV will have dinner at the ‘Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo’ school, accompanied by priests from the Diocese of Chiclayo—a diocese he led as bishop for eight years, from 2015 to 2023. With this, Leo XIV will conclude his first day in the capital of the Lambayeque region.
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Published: 11/13/2026