Pope Leo XIV Returns to Chiclayo for Apostolic Visit

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Chiclayo, Peru, on November 13 and 14 as part of his apostolic trip to the country. The pontiff served as bishop of the city for more than eight years and is still remembered locally as Father Roberto.

Local authorities are preparing to welcome thousands of faithful arriving from across the country. Regional Tourism Manager Félix Mío said 70 artistic performances are planned between November 11 and 14.

“Todos los eventos que va a desarrollar nuestro Santo Padre en las diferentes ciudades del Perú van a ser transmitidos en vivo y en directo.”

Religious celebrations begin with the arrival of 11 religious images from various localities. Six images arrived on November 10 and were received at 4:00 p.m. at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peace.

The images include the Evangelization Cross of Tumbes, the Virgin of Mercy of Paita, the Cross of Chepén of Motupe, the Virgin of the Door of Chepén, and San Pedrito of Chimbote. They will later be moved to Chiclayo Cathedral, where a mass will be held at 8:00 p.m.

On November 11 at 10:00 a.m., a cultural and religious event will open with a musical contest between bands from San José and Señor de los Milagros schools, followed by the Cumbia del Papa by Donnie Yaipén.

Papal events will be broadcast live on ten 20-square-meter screens in public spaces. The main park of Chiclayo has a capacity for 15,000 people, and registrations for that venue are already sold out.

Father Juan Mechán Sánchez, parish vicar of Santa María Cathedral, shared the expectation of Chiclayo residents for the return of the Holy Father.