Pope Leo makes jubilant return to ‘homeland’ Peru | AFP
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Pope Leo XIV arrived in his "beloved" Peru, a nostalgic return to the nation where he spent two decades as a missionary before being tapped to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
The 71-year-old pontiff landed in Lima on the last leg of an arduous three-nation Latin American tour, just weeks after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
Speaking to authorities and diplomats shortly after his arrival, Leo described Peru as his "homeland," saying years spent working in the country and acquiring Peruvian citizenship had made it part of him.
🎥 Christian Sierra, Franco Fafasuli, Host Broadcaster
✍️ Carlos Mandujano, Ella Ide
The 71-year-old pontiff landed in Lima on the last leg of an arduous three-nation Latin American tour, just weeks after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
Speaking to authorities and diplomats shortly after his arrival, Leo described Peru as his "homeland," saying years spent working in the country and acquiring Peruvian citizenship had made it part of him.
🎥 Christian Sierra, Franco Fafasuli, Host Broadcaster
✍️ Carlos Mandujano, Ella Ide
