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“Pope declares Peru his "homeland" in final leg of South America trip”
“Pope Leo declared Peru his “homeland” as he arrived in Lima at the start of his historic visit, returning to the place that taught him how to be a pastor.”
Pope Leo XIV declares Peru his homeland during Lima visit
Key points
- Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lima and declared Peru his homeland.
- Vatican says about 3 million people lined the motorcade route into Lima.
- He met President Keiko Fujimori and sang the Peruvian anthem at the welcome ceremony.
- This leg closes his three-nation South America tour and marks his Peruvian roots.
- The trip follows his recent lung cancer surgery and includes Masses in Cusco and Pucallpa.
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