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Pope Leo Returns to Peru
Pope Leo XIV lands in Peru after decades as missionary, greeted by 3 million fans.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV lands in Peru after decades as missionary, greeted by 3 million fans. Pope Leo XIV returned to Peru for the first time since 2015, welcomed by 3 million people in a record papal event. Originally reported by The Washington Post.
Pope Leo's Return
Pope Leo XIV lands in Peru after decades as missionary, greeted by 3 million fans.
Record Welcome
3 million people lined the route for miles, some in tears, others lifting hands in prayer.
Papal Homecoming
Pope Leo XIV, born in chicago, returned to his adopted homeland after 2015 naturalization.
What it means
Pope Leo XIV returned to Peru for the first time since 2015, welcomed by 3 million people in a record papal event.