WATCH: Pope Leo returns to Peru for historic visit

Crowds gathered in Lima on November 12 for Pope Leo’s emotional return to Peru, where he lived for two decades and considers his homeland. On the second day of his visit, an estimated 3 million people lined the streets to welcome him, breaking previous crowd records. Pope Leo addressed the gathering as "my dear Peruvian people," expressing his deep connection to the country, while also meeting with Peru’s bishops to…

Pope Leo visited Peru as part of his Latin American tour, marking his return to the country where he worked as a missionary for many years. CBS News reporter Chris Livesay covered the emotional homecoming.

Pope Leo XIV began a six-day visit to Peru, where he previously lived as a missionary and bishop for over two decades. Approximately three million people gathered in Lima to welcome him, and the Pope emphasized his deep connection to the country by singing its national anthem during an official ceremony at the Presidential Palace. In his speech, Leo XIV urged Peruvians to confront their painful history with justice…

Pope Leo XIV returned to Peru on Wednesday for a highly emotional visit celebrating his time as a missionary priest and bishop there more than two decades ago. The pope, who is of dual U.S.-Peruvian citizenship and the first from each country, was greeted by President Keiko Fujimori at an air base near Lima amid large celebrations across the nation, including a 46-foot statue in El Callao and cappuccinos decorated…

Pope Leo XIV, who received Peruvian citizenship in 2015, began a historic visit to Peru by describing it as his "homeland" during an emotional arrival ceremony in Lima. At the event, he thanked the people of Peru for their impact on his life and career, and acknowledged his deep personal connection with the country. According to news agencies, nearly three million Peruvians lined streets to greet the pope, breaking…