Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Lima to begin the final stage of his Latin American tour. An estimated 3 million people greeted the pontiff, who holds Peruvian citizenship and described the country as his homeland. This six-day visit marks a return to the place that taught him how to be a pastor.
Having spent two decades in Peru serving as a missionary and bishop, the Pope aims to reaffirm his bond with the nation. During his stay, he called for unity and stronger democratic institutions, while urging the just healing of past wounds.
The Pope was welcomed by President Keiko Fujimori, whose father's policies the pontiff had protested. As part of his itinerary, the Pope is expected to spend three days in Chiclayo, the city where he served as bishop from 2015 to 2023.