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Peru gets ready to welcome Pope Leo XIV on his South America tour

Nov 10, 2026
Pope Leo XIV continued his South American tour on Wednesday, November 11, with a visit to Peru, after stops in Uruguay and Argentina. The American-born pontiff lived in Peru for several years and even became a Peruvian citizen. Ahead of his arrival, the country unveiled a giant statue in his honour.
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