Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful gathered outside the Apostolic Nunciature in Lima, thanks God for the blessings received and looks ahead to his visit to the city of Chiclayo, where he was bishop for several years.
By Isabella H. de Carvalho
“On this beautiful day, we are now preparing to travel to the next destination of this visit. I am going to Chiclayo. We want to continue with that same spirit of joy,” Pope Leo XIV told those gathered outside the Apostolic Nunciature in Lima, Peru, on Friday morning, November 13.
The Pope left shortly afterwards to board a flight to his next destination: the northwestern city of Chiclayo, where he was bishop from 2015 to 2023, before being appointed as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops.
“I give thanks to the Lord for so many blessings: for faith, for life, and for respect for the human dignity of every person,” the Pope told the crowd outside the Nunciature, as he prayed that God may bless them all.
“May His presence remain alive within you and in your hearts and families, as it always has. May you always have great hope, and may we continue working together every day,” he said, before imparting his blessing.
The Pope will return to the Peruvian capital, Lima, on November 15, and, in addition to Chiclayo, he will also visit the cities of Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Cusco, and Pucallpa in the coming days.
Peru is the third and final leg of his 12-day Apostolic Journey to South America, which concludes when he departs on Monday, November 16, and lands in Rome the following day.
