World · November 11, 2026
Pope Leo says he has returned to his
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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday for a historic visit to the country he considers his second homeland. Met by President Keiko Fujimori, the Chicago-born pontiff was greeted by crowds estimated at 3 million people. The visit follows a trip to Argentina, where President Javier Milei offered an emotional farewell. Pope Leo XIV, who lived in Peru for twenty years and gained citizenship in 2015, credits the nation with shaping his pastoral identity. During his initial meeting with government officials, the Pope expressed deep gratitude for his connection to the Peruvian people and their shared history.
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- Associated PressAllSides: Lean LeftMBFC: Left-Center
Pope Leo returns to what is expected to be a national party in his second homeland of Peru
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Pope Leo says he has returned to his
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Reported across the spectrum
- Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lima, Peru.
- Pope Leo XIV was met by Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori.
- Pope Leo XIV lived in Peru for two decades.
- Pope Leo XIV credits Peru with teaching him how to be a pastor.
Reported by only some outlets
- Pope Leo XIV obtained Peruvian citizenship in 2015.
- Approximately 3 million people lined the motorcade route in Lima.
- Pope Leo XIV previously protested the policies of Keiko Fujimori's father.
- Argentina President Javier Milei was brought to tears during the Pope's departure from Argentina.
- Pope Leo XIV is referred to by the local nickname 'Padre Robert'.
- Pope Leo XIV sang the Peruvian national anthem at the presidential palace.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
highlight the political irony of the Pope meeting Keiko Fujimori, noting he had previously protested her father's policies.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
focus on the emotional reconciliation between the Pope and Argentina's President Javier Milei, contrasting it with Milei's past criticisms of the papacy.
Centrist outlets tend to focus on…
emphasize the Pope's personal and emotional connection to Peru, describing it as a festive 'national party' and homecoming.
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