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Pope Leo XIV's Visit to Peru to Conclude November 16, Apostolic Nuncio Clarifies

From Proceso Digital · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru will conclude on November 16, with his return to the Vatican.
  • The Apostolic Nuncio in Peru clarified the end date, stating the Pope has commitments in Rome.
  • The visit, spanning November 11-16, will include stops in Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco, and Pucallpa, with a second Vatican advance team arriving to finalize arrangements.

The Apostolic Nuncio in Peru, Paolo Rocco Gualtieri, has clarified the duration of Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to the country, confirming it will conclude on November 16. This adjustment from the previously reported November 17 end date is due to the Pope's existing commitments in Rome, where he must be present by November 17.

has many commitments in Rome, the 17th he has to be there

— Paolo Rocco GualtieriExplaining the reason for the Pope's earlier departure from Peru.

Peruvian Foreign Minister Carlos Espá corroborated this clarification, emphasizing that it is not a rectification of the agenda but rather a precise detailing of the schedule. Initially, it was understood the Pope would remain until the evening of the 17th, but he will now depart on the 16th, foregoing a final night of rest in Lima for his return journey.

The papal visit, scheduled from November 11 to November 16, will encompass significant cities including Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco, and Pucallpa. A second advance committee from the Vatican is set to arrive this Sunday to inspect the planned locations and ensure all arrangements are in place for the Pontiff's tour.

in reality, it has not been a rectification of the agenda, but rather an clarification of the agenda

— Carlos EspáClarifying the nature of the schedule adjustment for the Pope's visit.

Both Gualtieri and Espá expressed enthusiasm for the visit, with the Foreign Minister describing it as a "balm of reconciliation" for Peru. The government of President Keiko Fujimori has declared the Pope's visit a matter of national interest, anticipating a significant gathering of the faithful and a moment of spiritual significance for the nation.

we are very excited about this balm of reconciliation that the Pope's visit will represent in Peru.

— Carlos EspáExpressing the government's positive anticipation for the Pope's visit.
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Originally published by Proceso Digital in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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