Pope Leo XIV Returns to Peru: ‘Much of My Own Story Belongs to You’
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated on Wednesday 11 November his return to Peru, his "patria", during his first speech in the country where he served for almost two decades and of which he acquired nationality. A visit constitutes the last stage of his tour in South America after his visit to Uruguay and Argentina. The details of Agathe Fourcade, correspondent France 24 in Lima.
His holiness offered his first message on Peruvian soil and reminded the authorities not to forget the remote peoples and communities.
The pontiff was welcomed in Lima by a crowd that local authorities estimated at three million people. After visiting Uruguay and Argentina, the Pope returns to the land where he carried out two decades of missionary work, obtained citizenship and served as bishop of Chiclayo. "I am returning to my homeland," he said in an emotional speech.
To welcome the Pope to Lima, 3 million people who accompanied him to the Palace of the Government, place of the welcome ceremony. I received a lot from you. This return has a very special meaning for me.The article Leo in Peru: "Return to my homeland" comes from RomeSeven.
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