Pope Leo Returns To Peru
Pope Leo XIV headed to his adopted homeland, Peru, after a final Argentina Mass drew 2 million.
November 11, 2026 · Updated 3:57pm ET
CNNFrom the Vatican to Chiclayo, Peru: the pope of the trenches returns to his adopted homeland
ABC NewsPope Leo XIV wrapping up Argentina visit before an emotional trip back to Peru, his adopted homeland
New York Post2 million attend Pope Leo’s final Argentina event ahead of Peru homecoming
Los Angeles TimesThe pope ends an emotional Argentina visit with a plea for unity and reconciliation
UPIPope Leo XIV leaves Argentina with call to help the vulnerable
Breitbart NewsPope Leo returns to what is expected to be a national party in his second homeland of Peru
Boston GlobePope will wrap up Argentina tour with a visit to a prison and a shrine before heading home to Peru
Associated PressPope will wrap up Argentina tour with a visit to a prison and a shrine before heading home to Peru
NBC NewsPope Leo returns to what is expected to be a national party in his second homeland of Peru
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What happened
- Pope Leo XIV
Leo XIV267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–) ended his Argentina visit Wednesday and headed back to his adopted homeland of Peru for the final leg of his South America tour. - Known in Peru as “Padre Robert,” the U.S.-born pope spent more than two decades there as a missionary priest and bishop and holds Peruvian citizenship.
- Before leaving Argentina, he called for unity and support for people in need at a Mass attended by about 2 million people, according to the Vatican.
- He also visited Argentina’s Devoto Prison, a former dictatorship-era torture center, where he urged inmates to have hope for redemption and reconciliation.
- National celebrations await him in Peru, with visits planned to Lima, Cusco, Chiclayo and other cities before his tour ends Nov. 17.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets emphasized Leo’s emotional homecoming and his ties to vulnerable communities. CNN called him the “pope of the trenches,” recalling his work during floods and the pandemic; The Boston Globe highlighted Peru’s planned welcome. The Los Angeles Times also stressed his appeals for solidarity amid Argentina’s austerity measures.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets emphasized the emotional Peru homecoming and the huge crowds marking Leo’s Argentina farewell. The New York Post’s Reuters report led with 2 million attending his final event; Breitbart’s AP coverage described a “nationwide party” awaiting the beloved “Padre Robert” in his second homeland.
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