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  "id": 19626791,
  "title": "Pope Leo XIV welcomed by millions on return to his second home Peru",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/pope-leo-xiv-welcomed-by-millions-on-return-to-his-second-home-peru",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T09:00:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/12/pope-leo-xiv-welcomed-by-millions-on-return-to-his-second-home-peru"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pope Leo XIV returned to Peru, his second homeland, amid a massive celebration. An estimated three million people gathered along the route of his motorcade through Lima to welcome him. The 71-year-old pontiff, who spent over two decades as a missionary and bishop in Peru, looked visibly moved upon his arrival. At the Presidential Palace, Leo XIV participated in the official welcome ceremony and sang the national anthem with President Keiko Fujimori and a children's choir. In his speech, he emphasized the deep ties between Peru and himself, acquired through his time spent serving its people. The pontiff thanked Peru for accepting him, saying he was returning to his homeland with deep gratitude. The Pope also urged Peru to address its difficult history with justice and sensitivity, referencing the ongoing political divisions in the country.",
  "summary": "The Holy Father starts in Lima the final stage of his Latin American tour: a six-day visit to the country where he served for decades, reaffirming his bond with Peru and urging just healing of past wounds.",
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        "title": "Pope Leo returns to what is expected to be a national party in his second homeland of Peru",
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        "title": "Pope Leo XIV returns to second homeland Peru to a nationwide welcome",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/pope-leo-xiv-returns-to-second-homeland-peru-to-a-nationwide-welcome",
        "published": "2026-11-11T23:43:24.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pope Leo lands in Lima for Peru homecoming",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/pope-leo-lands-in-lima-for-peru-homecoming",
        "published": "2026-11-11T23:55:07.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Pope Leo lands in Lima for Peru homecoming",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/pope-leo-lands-in-lima-for-peru-homecoming",
        "published": "2026-11-12T01:25:24.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Pope declares Peru his \"homeland\" in final leg of South America trip",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/pope-declares-peru-his-homeland-in-final-leg-of-south-america-trip",
        "published": "2026-11-12T03:36:07.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Pope Leo XIV returns to Peru to a big welcome, calls it his 'homeland'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/pope-leo-xiv-returns-to-peru-to-a-big-welcome-calls-it-his-homeland",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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