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Pope Leo XIV Returns to Chiclayo, Peru, Drawing 1.5 Million for Emotional Homecoming

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Chiclayo, Peru, his former diocese, drawing over 1.5 million people. The visit, part of a 12-day Latin American tour, marked an emotional homecoming for the pontiff, who served as bishop there from 2015 to 2023. Crowds, some waiting 24 hours, welcomed him with chants and signs, while the Pope referenced his recent lung cancer surgery and thanked supporters for their prayers.

via The New York Times|

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Pope Leo XIV returns to Chiclayo, Peru, for emotional Mass amid massive crowds

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Chiclayo, Peru, where he served as bishop from 2015 to 2023, drawing massive crowds who welcomed him as a local figure. The visit, part of a 12-day Latin American tour, occurred one month after his lung cancer surgery. He thanked supporters for their prayers during his recovery and emphasized his deep ties to the region, where he holds Peruvian citizenship and is known as 'Padre Roberto.'

via BBC|

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Pope Leo XIV Returns to Chiclayo, Confronts Abuse and Gender Violence in Peru

Pope Leo XIV returned to Chiclayo, Peru, his former diocese, for an emotional homecoming during his 12-day South American tour. The 71-year-old pontiff, who served as bishop there for eight years, addressed massive crowds in Lima and Chiclayo, urging youth to trust in faith despite suffering. He also confronted serious social issues, denouncing 'machismo' and violence against women while meeting with survivors of clergy sexual abuse, including victims of the suppressed Sodalitium group. Despite recent lung cancer surgery, Leo appeared in good health, engaging with hundreds of thousands of supporters who celebrated his return to his adopted homeland.

via NBC News|

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world8 hours ago

Pope Leo XIV returns to Chiclayo, his former diocese, amid emotional homecoming

Pope Leo XIV returned to Chiclayo, Peru, the city where he served as bishop for eight years, marking a highly emotional homecoming during his 12-day South American tour. He addressed thousands of young people in Lima, urging them to trust in Jesus despite life's uncertainties, and visited his former diocese to reconnect with the community that shaped his pastoral identity. The visit highlights his deep ties to Peru, where he lived for two decades and became a citizen in 2015, contrasting with his recent stops in Argentina and Uruguay.

via The Washington Post|

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