Pope in Peru: ‘Distance Does Not Necessarily Diminish Love for One’s Homeland’ - FINCHANNEL
The pope said distance can deepen attachment to Peru and urged democratic solidarity, dignity and everyday peace for families.
- Pope Leo shared that "This return visit holds a very special meaning for me," urging Peruvians living abroad that "distance does not necessarily diminish love for one" and to maintain ties to their homeland.
- Receiving Peruvian citizenship in 2015 solidified the Pope's bond with the country, symbolizing a connection woven into his life long before through years of sharing in the people's faith and concerns.
- He fondly remembered locals sharing "some good ceviche" that made him feel "like one of their own," reflecting on the Catholic faith's arrival in Peru almost 500 years ago.
- Democratic life requires citizens to recognize that no one has all the answers, Pope Leo urged, emphasizing that true peace requires "the certainty of being loved" and freedom to seek truth.
- The Catholic Church continues supporting Peru through proclaiming the Gospel and serving human dignity, while collaboration between the Church and State fosters regional and international cooperation for the nation's well-being.
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Pope in Peru: ‘Distance does not necessarily diminish love for one’s homeland’ - FINCHANNEL
Back in Peru—a country he called home for more than two decades—Pope Leo XIV spoke to authorities and members of the diplomatic corps in his first public address at the “Gran Teatro Nacional” in Lima. “This return visit holds a very special meaning for me,” he explained, adding that his connection to Peru began long […]
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eldiariodechihuahua.mxA record crowd today received Pope Leon in Peru on his return to the South American country where he served as a missionary for decades.
In statements to the authorities and diplomats shortly after his arrival, the pope described Peru as his "patriate" and stated that the years he had spent working in the country and the acquisition of Peruvian nationality had made him a part of it.
"I also return to my homeland," said the Pope, who in his first speech in Peru reiterated the need to listen" and stressed "the need for dialogue and cooperation in the region, from environmental protection to migratory movements."
Peru is “my homeland.” That is what Pope Leo said upon his arrival in the South American country, where he worked for a total of about twenty years. He holds Peruvian citizenship alongside American citizenship.
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