Pope thanks crowds on emotional return to ‘second home’ in Peru’s Chiclayo
Summary
Pope Leo returned to Chiclayo, Peru, where he served as bishop from 2015 to 2023, and thanked residents for supporting him during his recovery from lung cancer surgery. Vatican estimates put attendance at about 500,000 for an outdoor Mass, with another million people along his motorcade route.Key Facts
- Leo served as bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023.
- About 500,000 people attended the Mass at Pampas de Pimentel, according to Vatican estimates.
- Another million people lined Leo’s motorcade route.
- Leo thanked the crowd for the support it gave him during his recovery.
- Leo underwent surgery for lung cancer last month.
- Doctors said the cancer was localized, had not spread, and would not require further treatment.
- Peru is the final stop on Leo’s 12-day, three-country South America tour, following visits to Argentina and Uruguay.
- Leo is scheduled to remain in the Chiclayo area until Sunday and lead eight events.
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