
The president of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, has publicly expressed the nation's closeness to Pope Leo XIV following news of his health, inviting citizens to join in a prayer chain for his speedy recovery.
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The President of Peru Keiko Fujimori has released an official message expressing closeness to Pope Leo XIV after the news on his health, recalling the pontiff's historical bond with the South American country.
The president of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, has publicly expressed the nation's closeness to Pope Leo XIV following news of his state of health.
Through an official message, he highlighted the reaction of the Peruvian people and invited all citizens to unite spiritually.
"Peruvians welcome the news about the health of our dear Pope with profound sadness," Fujimori wrote. Urging the population to form a "great prayer chain", the president invoked the Lord of Miracles to accompany the pontiff in this complicated moment to allow him to recover quickly.
In the text, Fujimori recalled the Pope's bond with the South American country. "Holy Father, he embraces this land, which is also his home, with immense affection", concluded the president, underlining the importance of reciprocating with prayer the support received so many times from the pontiff in the past.

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