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2026-11-12 · Euronews

Peru: Pope Leo XIV returns to his adopted homeland on historic visit

The 71-year-old pontiff was greeted at the airport by President Keiko Fujimori before blessing children with disabilities and babies gathered on the tarmac. He later travelled through the capital in his popemobile, waving to crowds carrying Peruvian and Vatican flags. According to Vatican estimates, around three million people lined his route into the city. At Lima's historic Plaza Mayor, Leo was welcomed at the Government Palace, where he paid tribute to the Peruvian flag and joined Fujimori and a children's choir in singing the national anthem. The pope later met the president privately before addressing officials and guests at the National Theatre.

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