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Pope Leo XIV's Peruvian Welcome
Peruvian Archbishop: Pope Leo XIV is 'one of them' for Latin Americans.
In brief
Peruvian Archbishop: Pope Leo XIV is 'one of them' for Latin Americans. Peruvian Archbishop Lizardo Estrada Herrera says Pope Leo XIV will be welcomed as 'one of them' by Latin Americans due to his missionary roots in Peru. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV's Arrival in Peru
Peru awaits Pope Leo XIV as the third stop on his Apostolic Journey to Latin America, following Uruguay and Argentina.
Archbishop Herrera on Pope's Roots
Archbishop Lizardo Estrada Herrera, Coadjutor Archbishop of Cusco, describes Pope Leo XIV as an Augustinian missionary who served in Piura and Trujillo during the 1980s and 1:1990s.
Pope's Peruvian Connection
Pope Leo XIV was appointed Bishop of Chiclayo by Pope Francis in 2015 and later named Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Callao.
Archbishop Alarcón Urrutia's Legacy
Archbishop Richard Daniel Alarcón Urrutia, who died on October 30, was known for his social commitment, focus on the poor, and support for the synodal process.
Archbishop Herrera's Memories
Archbishop Herrera recalls Archbishop Alarcón Urrutia as a humble pastor who worked with the poor and promoted integral evangelization.
Archbishop Herrera on Social Work
Archbishop Alarcón Urrutia focused on healthcare, Caritas, and the synodal process, especially in the Peruvian Episcopal Conference.
Peru's Current Challenges
Peru faces poverty, fragile democracy, inadequate healthcare, and political polarization in the Andean and Amazonian regions.
Pope's Impact on Peru
Peru unites under the Pope's visit, with people expressing hope and joy for his blessing on families, work, and future.
Church's Pastoral Activities
The Church works in peripheries, supports the poor, promotes synodal processes, and strengthens integral evangelization.
Laypeople and Church
Peruvians see the Church as a place of listening, hope, and prayer, with strong popular piety and community.
Augustinian Mission in Apurímac
Italian Augustinian missionaries arrived in Apurímac in the late 1960s, focusing on education, healthcare, and poverty relief.
Archbishop Herrera's Vocation
Archbishop Herrera entered the seminary after being influenced by Augustinian missionaries and his family's Catholic faith.
Father Prevost's Influence
Father Robert Prevost, Herrera's formator, taught him to listen and find God in the poorest people.
Augustinian Presence in Peru
Augustinians are active in Cusco, Apurímac, Lima, Trujillo, Chiclayo, and the Amazon region.
CELAM's Role
Archbishop Herrera serves as Secretary General of CELAM, coordinating Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council activities.
Pope's Visit Preparation
Peru has formed a National Commission to prepare for the Pope's visit, focusing on liturgy, logistics, and spiritual readiness.
The short version
Peruvian Archbishop Lizardo Estrada Herrera says Pope Leo XIV will be welcomed as 'one of them' by Latin Americans due to his missionary roots in Peru.
