Pope in Latin America: “Padre Roberto” is back in Peru

The Pope has finally arrived in his second home. On his trip to South America, Leo

Here, in the north of the country, he was bishop for many years. Here people cheered until they were hoarse when white smoke rose in Rome in May 2025 and the name of the new pope was announced. Here they are cheering again, as can be seen in the videos from Friday: “The Pope is Chiclayan,” the people on the side of the road shout.

They see him as one of them. As soon as he landed, you could hear a squeal like a pop star.