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80-year-old paints Pope Leo XIV
Peruvian artist Víctor Olivos Núñez creates 1.60m portrait of Pope Leo XIV for personal delivery.
In brief
Peruvian artist Víctor Olivos Núñez creates 1.60m portrait of Pope Leo XIV for personal delivery. Peruvian artist Víctor Olivos Núñez, 80, painted a 1.60m portrait of Pope Leo XIV to deliver personally when he visits Chiclayo. Originally reported by Infobae.
Artist paints Pope Leo XIV
Víctor Olivos Núñez, an 80-year-old artist, created a 1.60-meter portrait of Pope Leo XIV.
Pension 65 beneficiary
Olivos, a user of Pensión 65, started the painting to honor Pope Leo XIV's connection with Chiclayo.
Five months of work
The painting took five months to complete and measures 1.60 meters tall by 80 centimeters wide.
Pope's personal gift
Olivos wants to deliver the painting to Pope Leo XIV when he visits Chiclayo.
Diocese response
The diocese said the painting must be delivered through representatives, not personally.
Artist's hope
Olivos says he would be the happiest person on Earth if he could present the painting to the Pope.
Pope's visit to Peru
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Chiclayo, where Olivos was a bishop.
Artist's background
Olivos lost his mother at age two and developed his art skills with his father.
What to remember
Peruvian artist Víctor Olivos Núñez, 80, painted a 1.60m portrait of Pope Leo XIV to deliver personally when he visits Chiclayo.
