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Pope Leo rides in helicopter cockpit during Peru trip

Pope Leo rides in helicopter cockpit during Peru trip

Summary

Pope Leo XIV shared a helicopter cockpit with Peruvian Air Force pilots during his Latin America tour. In Cusco, he visited an Inca fortress and said faith could help unite people amid divisions and mistrust.

Key Facts

  • The Peruvian Air Force said Pope Leo XIV joined its pilots in a helicopter cockpit on Saturday.
  • Pope Leo arrived in Cusco on Sunday.
  • Cusco is a city in the southern Andes that was once the center of the Inca empire.
  • Pope Leo visited an ancient Inca fortress in Cusco.
  • He said faith could help people overcome divisions, wounds, and mistrust.
  • Pope Leo lived in Peru for long periods from 1985 to 2023.
  • He became a Peruvian citizen in 2015.
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