Pope Leo XIV crowns image of Our Lady in his former cathedral in Peru

Pope Leo XIV visited his former cathedral in Peru, crowned a Marian image, celebrated mass in Santa Cruz, and participated in a prayer vigil in Chiclayo.

Pope Leo XIV crowns image of Our Lady in his former cathedral in Peru

TL;DR

  • Pope Leo XIV visited his former cathedral in Peru on November 14th.
  • He participated in a Marian coronation ceremony at the Cathedral of Santa Maria in Chiclayo.
  • The pontiff celebrated a papal mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba.
  • He attended a prayer vigil in Chiclayo, marking the end of the jubilee year of Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo's canonization.
  • Pope Leo XIV interacted with local Catholic communities, including families and Afro-Peruvian communities.
  • Photos captured his activities, including greeting the faithful and holding the chalice during mass.