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'Peruvian pope' makes jubilant return to his second 'homeland'

'Peruvian pope' makes jubilant return to his second 'homeland'

Summary

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lima on Wednesday, returning to Peru, where he spent two decades as a missionary. The 71-year-old pontiff was on the final leg of a three-country Latin American tour, weeks after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.

Key Facts

  • Leo XIV arrived in Lima on Wednesday.
  • He described Peru as beloved.
  • He spent two decades in Peru as a missionary.
  • He was chosen to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
  • The visit was the final stop on a three-country Latin American tour.
  • Leo XIV is 71 years old.
  • He underwent surgery for lung cancer weeks before the visit.
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