NewsWPLG Local 10November 12, 2026Miami-Dade County
Pope Leo XIV visits Peru and addresses social inequality, discrimination, and machismo
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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru for a multi-day visit involving meetings with bishops, a homily at the Cathedral of San Juan Apóstol y Evangelista, public addresses in Lima, and a youth vigil at the National Stadium. Thousands of residents gathered in the Plaza Mayor of Lima to welcome the pontiff during his procession in the popemobile.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The visit brings international attention and large public gatherings to Lima, affecting local transit, security deployments, and civic engagement for thousands of attendees.
Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV is on his second day of a visit to Peru.
- He scheduled a meeting with bishops at the Archbishop's Palace in Lima.
- A homily was planned with cardinals, priests, religious figures, and seminarians at the Basilica Cathedral of San Juan Apóstol and Evangelista.
- An open-air gathering was scheduled in the plaza outside the cathedral to discuss challenges and hopes for Peru.
- A youth vigil was scheduled for the late afternoon at the National Stadium.
- Thousands of people gathered in the Plaza Mayor of Lima to welcome the pontiff, waving yellow handkerchiefs.
- Security barriers and police were deployed along the streets of Lima.
Who's Mentioned
locationLima“City where events take place”locationPerú“Country being visited”OrganizationEstadio Nacional“Location of youth vigil”locationPlaza Mayor de Lima“Location of public gathering and welcome”locationChiclayo“Hometown of Ángel Esquives”PersonÁngel Esquives“Artisan from Chiclayo living in Lima”OrganizationPalacio Arzobispal de Lima“Location of meeting with bishops”PersonLeón XIV“Pope visiting Peru”OrganizationBasílica Catedral de San Juan Apóstol y Evangelista“Location of homily”