Peru: Pope Leo XIV returns to his adopted homeland on historic visit

Pope Leo XIV, during his visit to Peru, was warmly welcomed by President Keiko Fujimori and blessed children at the airport. He traveled through Lima in a popemobile, greeted by crowds estimated at three million. At the Government Palace, he honored the Peruvian flag and sang the national anthem with Fujimori and a children's choir. This visit is significant for the pope, who spent over two decades in Peru and became a bishop there. He expressed gratitude for the country that shaped his pastoral service and is expected to visit various regions during his stay.