Apostolic Journey of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru (6 – 17 November 2026) – Meeting on the Challenges and Hopes for the Future of the Peruvian People in the square in front of the Cathedral
Meeting on the Challenges and Hopes for the Future of the Peruvian People in the square in front of the Cathedral
At 11.24 (17.24 in Rome), the Holy Father Leo XIV arrived in Plaza de Armas ( Plaza Mayor ) for the meeting on the Challenges and Hopes for the Future of the Peruvian People.
Upon arrival, the Pope, accompanied by the Archbishop of Lima, His Eminence Cardinal Carlos Gustavo Castillo Mattasoglio, took his place on the stage.
The local authorities confirmed that approximately forty thousand people were present in Plaza de Armas.
After a hymn, the words of welcome from the Archbishop of Lima and some testimonies on the family, on cultural diversity, and from a Peruvian woman and an entrepreneur, interspersed with an artistic and cultural presentation, the Holy Father delivered his address.
At the conclusion of the meeting, after imparting the final blessing, at 12.23 Pope Leo XIV transferred by car to the Apostolic Nunciature, where he met privately with members of the Augustinian Order.
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Source: Holy See — Read the original report
