Pope Leo XIV celebrated mass on Friday in Pimentel, a city near Chiclayo in northern Peru. This region is where he previously served as a bishop and became known for his work with impoverished and migrant populations.
The ceremony took place in a local park as part of the Pope’s tour of Latin America. The Vatican reported that an estimated 1.5 million people attended the event.
During his address, the Pope expressed gratitude for the affection, support, and prayers of the attendees. He also referenced his recent surgery for lung cancer, stating that he is overcoming the health challenge with divine assistance.
Some members of the large crowd arrived up to 12 hours before the mass to wait and pray. One attendee, Isa Orderique, shared that they spent the night praying with family, expressing excitement to welcome the Pope, whom they referred to as being from Chiclayo.
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Source: bbc.co.uk
