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Peruvians flock to see Pope Leo XIV in city he served as bishop

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Briefings

Peruvian crowds gathered in Chiclayo to witness Pope Leo XIV's Mass, marking the start of his 12-day South America tour. The Pope declared November 11 his homeland, having served as a missionary for about 20 years. This event occurred during his 8-year tenure as bishop in the region.

Key points

• Crowds gathered in Chiclayo, Peru, for an outdoor Mass on Friday, November 13, 2026, ahead of the Pope's arrival.
• The Pope declared November 11, 2026, as his homeland after serving as a missionary for approximately 20 years.

Context

Pope Leo XIV began a 12-day South America tour, with the centerpiece being the Mass in his former home city of Chiclayo. He had served as a missionary for about 20 years before declaring the country his homeland.

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Evidence covers only the Friday, November 13, 2026, event in Chiclayo. No other locations, dates, or specific attendee numbers are provided.

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