Until the very last moments of his stay in the city of Chiclayo, Pope Leo XIV expressed his deep affection for this beloved diocese, setting aside protocol to bid farewell to the faithful.
Hundreds of the faithful in Chiclayo saw off Pope Leo XIV. The Holy Father shared a prayer and a blessing before departing for the airbase. His next destination is Cusco, where he will meet with believers at the Saqsaywamán National Archaeological Park.
His entourage and security personnel had everything ready—minutes before 7:00 a.m.—for the departure to the Lieutenant Colonel Pedro Ruiz Gallo Airbase, where he was to board the plane bound for Cusco.
However, as he emerged from the Episcopal Residence, accompanied by the Bishop of Chiclayo, Edinson Farfán, the Supreme Pontiff decided to take a moment to say goodbye to the people of Chiclayo.
The Holy Father took a microphone and walked a few meters toward the group of people who had gathered there since early in the morning to bid him farewell with songs and cheers. Upon seeing him approach, the faithful erupted in joy and emotion.
Pope Leo XIV addressed them briefly and offered his blessing. Visibly moved, he waved to the faithful—who continued to celebrate, greet him, and sing, despite the rain that had been falling in Chiclayo since the early hours of the morning.
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Published: 11/15/2026