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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru on November 11, 2026, the final leg of his apostolic journey in Latin America. He was welcomed by President Keiko Fujimori and delivered a speech at the National Grand Theater. The pope, who lived in Peru for nearly twenty years and obtained citizenship in 2015, spoke of his attachment to the country and called for overcoming past divisions with justice and sensitivity. He also criticized amnesty laws and called for justice for past crimes. Peru is experiencing a security crisis with an increase in homicides and complaints of extortion. The pope advocated for committed institutions capable of acting when lives are in danger.
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