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Pope Leo Celebrates Mass in Chiclayo
Pope Leo XIV returns to his former diocese in Peru after surgery for lung cancer.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV returns to his former diocese in Peru after surgery for lung cancer. Pope Leo XIV thanked Peruvian faithful for their prayers during his health trial after celebrating Mass in his former diocese. Originally reported by Dw.
Pope Leo's Return to Peru
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Chiclayo, Peru, to celebrate Mass in a diocese he served as bishop for eight years.
Mass Attendance in Peruvian Desert
1.5 million faithful attended Pope Leo's outdoor Mass despite 31 degrees Celsius heat.
Pope's Health Thanks
Pope Leo thanked locals for prayers during his lung cancer health trial.
Pope's Emotional Sermon
Pope Leo expressed joy returning to Chiclayo and gratitude for faithful support.
“What a joy it is to return to Chiclayo! It is a blessing for me to be with you once again.”
Pope's University Speech
Pope Leo will speak at St. Turibius de Mogrovejo University, where he once served as chancellor.
Pope's South American Tour
Pope Leo's 12-day South American tour attracted 12 million people across Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
The headline
Pope Leo XIV thanked Peruvian faithful for their prayers during his health trial after celebrating Mass in his former diocese.
