Besuch in Peru: Papst bei Rückkehr in alte Diözese in Peru gefeiert
Leo XIV. ist zurück in der Großstadt Chiclayo, wo er acht Jahre lang Bischof war. Dabei spricht er nach seiner Krebs-OP auch das Thema Gesundheit an. Mehr als eine Million Menschen bejubeln ihn.
Pope Leo XIV. received a warm welcome upon his return to his old bishopric in the Peruvian city of Chiclayo. Authorities reported that approximately one million people lined the streets of the northern Peruvian metropolis to see their former bishop. Many held up banners declaring "Welcome home" or "Leo is a Chiclayan." Others waved photos of the current Pope from his earlier years.
Born in the United States, the cleric served as Bishop of the northern coast diocese for eight years before his move to Rome in 2013. He was previously known as "Padre Robert" or "Monsenor Roberto" and even acquired Peruvian citizenship during his time as a bishop. Pope Leo expressed his joy at returning to Chiclayo, calling it a "blessing for me" during a greeting from a mobile papal office.
The Vatican estimated the attendance at around 500,000 people. The Pope also thanked supporters for their assistance during his recent battle with cancer. Last month, a malignant tumor was discovered in his right lung, requiring surgery in early October. Doctors have since declared him cancer-free. Currently on a five-day South America tour, the 71-year-old Pope is set to return to Rome next Tuesday.
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