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“'Peruvian pope' makes jubilant return to 'homeland'”
“‘Peruvian pope’ makes jubilant return to ‘homeland’ Estelle.Bronkhorst Thu, 11/12/2026 - 06:00”
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Peru, calling it his homeland, after lung cancer surgery.
Key points
- Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lima on the final leg of a three-nation Latin American tour.
- He has recently undergone surgery for lung cancer and is 71 years old.
- Pope Leo declares Peru his homeland, citing years as a missionary and citizenship.
- Crowds of about three million line routes to the airport to greet him.
- He urges leaders to confront painful pasts with justice and sensitivity.
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