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Originally from Chicago, the pope served as a missionary and bishop in Peru and holds US and Peruvian citizenship.
Leo was due to arrive in Chiclayo from Lima around 9 a.m. (1400 GMT) and will stay in the area until Sunday to lead eight events, including a private dinner with the priests who once reported to him as bishop.
Illegal gold mining and the cultivation of coca leaves, the raw material used to produce cocaine, are affecting Peru's Indigenous peoples.
A city of about 700,000 people, Chiclayo is the commercial hub of Peru’s northern Pacific coast, with highways linking it to the Andes and the Amazon region.
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Pope Leo visited Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, a remote Andean town in Peru with fewer than 6,000 inhabitants, on November 14 as part of his 12-day South American tour. The town, located 100 km east of the city of Chiclayo, where Pope Leo served as bishop from 2015 to 2023, is situated in one of Peru's poorest regions, with up to 40% of its population living in poverty. Despite the challenging terrain, Pope Leo, known…
Pope Leo visits remote Andes town on special stop of Peru tour →5 articles from The Straits Times on this storyPope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost, addressed the rising violence in Peru during a visit to Chiclayo on Saturday. He expressed concern about the country's increasing crime rates, noting that homicides have nearly doubled over the past five years, and reported cases of extortion have surged from 2,421 in 2019 to 26,734 in 2025. The Pope also criticized the pervasive machismo culture in Peru, highlighting the…
Pope laments violence enveloping Peru as he ministers to far-flung former flock →4 articles from Toronto Star on this storyPope Leo XIV visited the Peruvian town of Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, where he addressed the rampant violence and crime affecting the country. With Peru's homicide rate nearly doubling in recent years and reported extortion cases increasing dramatically, the pope urged people to combat injustice through prayer and patience rather than violence. During his visit, he highlighted the challenges faced by rural…
Pope Leo urges end to violence in Peru during visit to remote Andes town →4 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyPope Leo XIV is continuing his South American tour, with a mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, on Saturday, drawing large crowds despite health concerns. Latin American health authorities are wary due to a significant rise in measles cases this year; from January to October, there were 57,666 confirmed cases across 17 countries, nearly five times the number from the same period last year. The Pan American…
Pope Leo XIV continues trip through South America as health authorities keep watch →3 articles from Euronews on this storyPope 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 enjoys an emotional Peruvian homecoming →2 articles from CBS News on this storyPope Leo XIV returned to the coastal city of Chiclayo on Friday during the sentimental midpoint of a 12-day trip to South America. The 71-year-old pontiff, who served as a bishop in the city for eight years before becoming Pope, was greeted by crowds and vendors in a city of nearly 700,000 people. This report focuses on the emotional significance of the visit, highlighting Leo's past work in the region where he…
Pope Leo makes emotional return to his ‘beloved diocese of Chiclayo’ →2 articles from NBC News on this storyShow 7 more outlets
Pope Leo has returned to Peru for a historic visit, marking his first return to the country since leaving his roles as a missionary and bishop there nearly two decades ago. The visit took place on November 12, 2026.
WATCH: Pope Leo returns to Peru for historic visit →2 articles from ABC News (US) on this storyDuring a visit to the remote Andean village of Santa Cruz de Succhabamba in northern Peru, Pope Leo XIV addressed the challenges faced by the local community, including poverty and migration. With a population of 6,000, the village saw an influx of about 20,000 visitors for the Pope’s Mass. Pope Leo highlighted issues such as declining birth rates and resource inequality, emphasizing the importance of hope and…
Pope Leo speaks of community 'suffering' on visit to remote Andes town →2 articles from BBC on this storyPope 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 begins emotional Peru homecoming amid huge celebrations →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…
Pope Calls Peru Homeland: Leo begins emotional arrival in Lima; Peruvians look to pope for answers →Pope Leo XIV returned to Peru this week for the final leg of a celebratory Latin America tour, arriving in the country where he previously served as a bishop for nearly two decades. During his visit to Lima, where 3 million people lined the streets to greet him, the pontiff recalled his past life as a local priest and emphasized that a nation's progress is measured by how it treats those with disabilities. The…
Pope Leo XIV's return to Peru thrills those who recall 'Padre Robert' →A large crowd gathered in Chiclayo, Peru, for a mass led by Pope Leo, who previously served as the city’s bishop for eight years. The event was part of Leo’s 12-day South American tour, which has drawn an estimated 10 million people to public events across the continent. Many attendees, like Karina Chinglay and her family, wore matching Pope Leo shirts and walked long distances to reach the desert park west of…
Massive crowd gathers for mass with Pope Leo in Peruvian city where he served as bishop →Pope Leo XIV arrived in the Peruvian city of Chiclayo on Friday to begin a visit that will last until Sunday. The pontiff, who previously served as a bishop in this city for eight years, is scheduled to lead eight events and attend a private dinner with former subordinates during his stay. This trip marks the midpoint of the final leg of his 12-day visit to South America.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Peruvian city where he served as bishop for 8 years →Analysis
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Pope Leo returns to beloved former home of Chiclayo, the Peruvian city that claims him as its own
Pope-mania boosts Peru tourist industry as pilgrims fill hotels and shop for souvenirs
Pope Leo XIV begins emotional Peru homecoming amid huge celebrations
Pope Calls Peru Homeland: Leo begins emotional arrival in Lima; Peruvians look to pope for answers
Pope declares Peru his "homeland" in final leg of South America trip
Pope Leo welcomed by millions in his second ‘homeland’ of Peru
Pope Leo arrives in Peru
Pope Leo returns to beloved former home of Chiclayo, Peru
Peru: Pope Leo XIV returns to his adopted homeland on historic visit
How it changed
- 11 Nov
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru, his adopted homeland, on Wednesday to begin the final leg of his South American tour, returning to the place he credits with shaping his pastoral ministry and where nationwide celebrations await his return home as their beloved "Padre Robert".
- 12 Nov
A city of about 700,000 people, Chiclayo is the commercial hub of Peru’s northern Pacific coast, with highways linking it to the Andes and the Amazon region.
- 13 Nov
Throngs were headed to an arid field just outside Chiclayo, a city 10,700 km (6,648 miles) from Rome, where the former Robert Prevost, elected leader of the Catholic Church last year, is still known as "Padre" (Father) or "Amigo" (Friend).
- 14 Nov
Reports of extortion rose from 2,421 in 2019 to 26,734 in 2025, according to official data.
Coverage 29 articles
15 Nov Pope Leo speaks of community 'suffering' on visit to remote Andes townDuring a visit to the remote Andean village of Santa Cruz de Succhabamba in northern Peru, Pope Leo XIV addressed the challenges faced by the local community, including poverty and migration. With a population of 6,000, the village saw an influx of about 20,000 visitors for the Pope’s Mass. Pope Leo highlighted issues such as declining birth rates and resource inequality, emphasizing the importance of hope and…BBC
14 Nov Pope Leo urges end to violence in Peru during visit to remote Andes townPope Leo XIV visited the Peruvian town of Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, where he addressed the rampant violence and crime affecting the country. With Peru's homicide rate nearly doubling in recent years and reported extortion cases increasing dramatically, the pope urged people to combat injustice through prayer and patience rather than violence. During his visit, he highlighted the challenges faced by rural…Al Jazeera
14 Nov Pope Leo visits remote Andes town on special stop of Peru tourPope Leo visited Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, a remote Andean town in Peru with fewer than 6,000 inhabitants, on November 14 as part of his 12-day South American tour. The town, located 100 km east of the city of Chiclayo, where Pope Leo served as bishop from 2015 to 2023, is situated in one of Peru's poorest regions, with up to 40% of its population living in poverty. Despite the challenging terrain, Pope Leo, known…The Straits Times
14 Nov Pope laments violence enveloping Peru as he ministers to far-flung former flockPope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost, addressed the rising violence in Peru during a visit to Chiclayo on Saturday. He expressed concern about the country's increasing crime rates, noting that homicides have nearly doubled over the past five years, and reported cases of extortion have surged from 2,421 in 2019 to 26,734 in 2025. The Pope also criticized the pervasive machismo culture in Peru, highlighting the…Toronto Star
14 Nov Pope Leo XIV continues trip through South America as health authorities keep watchPope Leo XIV is continuing his South American tour, with a mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, on Saturday, drawing large crowds despite health concerns. Latin American health authorities are wary due to a significant rise in measles cases this year; from January to October, there were 57,666 confirmed cases across 17 countries, nearly five times the number from the same period last year. The Pan American…Euronews
13 Nov Pope Leo cheered on return to Peru city where he served as bishopPope Leo XIV returned to the city of Chiclayo, Peru, where he previously served as a bishop, to be greeted by an estimated 1.5 million people. The Pope celebrated an outdoor Mass during the visit, which occurs just one month after he underwent surgery for lung cancer. The report focuses on the large-scale public reception of the Pope during his return to a significant location in his religious career.Al Jazeera
13 Nov Pope thanks crowds on emotional return to ‘second home’ in Peru’s ChiclayoPope Leo returned to his former diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, to celebrate an open-air Mass just one month after undergoing surgery for localized lung cancer. Estimates from the Vatican indicate that 500,000 people gathered at Pampas de Pimentel while an additional million lined the motorcade route to welcome the former bishop. The report focuses on the emotional significance of the visit to his "second home," where he…Al Jazeera
13 Nov Pope Leo XIV arrives in Peruvian city where he served as bishop for 8 yearsPope Leo XIV arrived in the Peruvian city of Chiclayo on Friday to begin a visit that will last until Sunday. The pontiff, who previously served as a bishop in this city for eight years, is scheduled to lead eight events and attend a private dinner with former subordinates during his stay. This trip marks the midpoint of the final leg of his 12-day visit to South America.Just the News
13 Nov The Peruvian city that has embraced Pope Leo as one of its ownPope Leo XIV celebrated mass in a park in Pimentel, near the city of Chiclayo, as part of his first tour of Latin America following his election in May 2025. The Vatican estimates that more than 1.5 million people gathered to welcome the pontiff, who lived in Peru for many years and became a citizen in 2015. The report focuses on the deep emotional connection between the local community and the Pope, highlighting…BBC
13 Nov Massive crowd gathers for mass with Pope Leo in Peruvian city where he served as bishopA large crowd gathered in Chiclayo, Peru, for a mass led by Pope Leo, who previously served as the city’s bishop for eight years. The event was part of Leo’s 12-day South American tour, which has drawn an estimated 10 million people to public events across the continent. Many attendees, like Karina Chinglay and her family, wore matching Pope Leo shirts and walked long distances to reach the desert park west of…New York Post
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13 Nov Pope Leo makes emotional return to his ‘beloved diocese of Chiclayo’Pope Leo XIV returned to the coastal city of Chiclayo on Friday during the sentimental midpoint of a 12-day trip to South America. The 71-year-old pontiff, who served as a bishop in the city for eight years before becoming Pope, was greeted by crowds and vendors in a city of nearly 700,000 people. This report focuses on the emotional significance of the visit, highlighting Leo's past work in the region where he…NBC News
13 Nov Peru's Chiclayo welcomes its former shepherd home, and revels in pope's loveChiclayo, Peru, a city of 700,000, is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV, who previously served as bishop there. Local residents, like Rolando Antonio Mendoza, are excited about the pope’s visit, celebrating his past commitment to social justice and support for the poor during crises. Church organizers anticipate up to a million people attending Leo’s first Mass in Peru on Friday morning, highlighting the city’s…Toronto Star
13 Nov Pope Leo XIV's return to Peru thrills those who recall 'Padre Robert'Pope Leo XIV returned to Peru this week for the final leg of a celebratory Latin America tour, arriving in the country where he previously served as a bishop for nearly two decades. During his visit to Lima, where 3 million people lined the streets to greet him, the pontiff recalled his past life as a local priest and emphasized that a nation's progress is measured by how it treats those with disabilities. The…Los Angeles Times
13 Nov Peruvians flock to see Pope Leo in city he served as bishopPope Leo is visiting the northern Peruvian city of Chiclayo to lead an outdoor Mass as the centerpiece of his 12-day South American tour. The Pope, who served as a bishop in the region from 2015 to 2023 and spent 20 years as a missionary there, is expected to host eight events in the area including a private dinner with his former subordinates. This visit follows massive crowds of approximately 3 million people in…The Straits Times
13 Nov Peruvian town hopes Pope Leo will recognize four-century-old miracleResidents of Eten, Peru, are seeking official Vatican recognition for a Eucharistic miracle they believe occurred in 1649 when the child Jesus allegedly appeared twice in a consecrated host. The town hopes Pope Leo, who served as a local bishop and championed the cause in 2019, will formalize the miracle during his current tour of South America. While the miracle is backed by historical records and thousands of…The Straits Times
12 Nov WATCH: Pope Leo returns to Peru for historic visitPope Leo has returned to Peru for a historic visit, marking his first return to the country since leaving his roles as a missionary and bishop there nearly two decades ago. The visit took place on November 12, 2026.ABC News (US)
12 Nov Pope Leo enjoys an emotional Peruvian homecomingPope 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.CBS News
12 Nov Crowds fill Lima streets for Pope Leo’s emotional return to PeruCrowds 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…The Straits Times
12 Nov Pope Leo gets down to business in Peru after emotional, 3 million-strong homecomingPope Leo XIV, the Chicago-born pope with Peruvian citizenship, arrived in Lima, Peru, after a homecoming that drew an estimated 3 million people. The article focuses on Leo’s busy schedule during his visit, which includes meetings with bishops and priests, as well as engaging with the public, such as a stop at the central Plaza de Armas where he toured the area in his popemobile. Leo, who previously served as a…Toronto Star
12 Nov Pope Leo returns to beloved former home of Chiclayo, PeruPope Leo XIV returns to his former home in Chiclayo, Peru, where he served as bishop from 2015 to 2023 and is deeply revered for his social justice work. The city celebrates him with murals, merchandise, and signs welcoming him back, highlighting his connection to the community during his time there. Pope Leo’s return to Chiclayo is seen as an emotional highlight of his South American trip, emphasizing his…ABC News (US)
12 Nov Pope Leo XIV welcomed by millions on return to his second home PeruPope 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…Euronews
12 Nov Peru: Pope Leo XIV returns to his adopted homeland on historic visitPope Leo XIV returned to Peru on a historic visit, greeted by President Keiko Fujimori at the airport before blessing children and waving to crowds holding Peruvian and Vatican flags along his route. An estimated three million people lined the streets of Lima to welcome him as he participated in several ceremonial events, including singing the national anthem with a children's choir at Plaza Mayor. The visit holds…Euronews
12 Nov Pope Leo arrives in PeruPope Leo has arrived in Peru, which holds special significance as the Pope's second homeland. NBC News reporter Anne Thompson covers this visit, noting it occurs just under a month after Pope Leo received treatment for lung cancer.NBC News
12 Nov Pope Leo welcomed by millions in his second ‘homeland’ of PeruPope Leo XIV arrived in Lima, Peru, where he was greeted by an estimated three million people, setting a new record for his papacy. Born in Chicago and having served as a missionary priest and bishop in Peru for two decades before becoming pope, he referred to Peru as his second homeland during his speech at the Gran Teatro Nacional. Merchants took advantage of the visit by selling pope-themed souvenirs, and a large…Al Jazeera
12 Nov Pope Leo returns to beloved former home of Chiclayo, the Peruvian city that claims him as its ownPope Leo XIV is returning to Chiclayo, Peru, a city that celebrates him as one of its own. The pope spent nearly two decades in Chiclayo as a missionary and church leader before becoming the bishop from 2015 to 2023. Known for his work on social justice issues and close ties with the community, Leo is remembered for actions such as acquiring oxygen plants during the COVID-19 pandemic and visiting remote villages…Toronto Star
12 Nov Pope declares Peru his "homeland" in final leg of South America tripPope Leo XIV declared Peru his "homeland" during his visit to Lima on Wednesday, returning to celebrate with Peruvians who had a significant impact on his life as a pastor. An estimated 3 million people lined the streets for his arrival, waving flags and breaking through security barriers to catch a glimpse of their beloved "Padre Robert." Leo XIV highlighted his deep connection to Peru since his missionary days in…CBS News
12 Nov Pope Calls Peru Homeland: Leo begins emotional arrival in Lima; Peruvians look to pope for answersPope 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…Times of India
11 Nov Pope Leo XIV begins emotional Peru homecoming amid huge celebrationsPope 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…The Independent
11 Nov Pope-mania boosts Peru tourist industry as pilgrims fill hotels and shop for souvenirsPope Leo's visit to Peru is generating significant interest, with around 850,000 domestic travelers and an additional 50,000 international visitors anticipated. The trip, which spans six days and includes stops in Lima, Cusco, Pucallpa, and Chiclayo, is expected to boost the country's tourism sector substantially. Hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops are preparing for increased demand as pilgrims flock to see…The Straits Times
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