Pope Leo XIV draws 1.2M to Chiclayo Mass, first papal visit to Peru in decade

Pope Leo XIV's open-air Mass in Chiclayo, Peru, drew an estimated 1.2 million attendees, marking a major public event for the region. The turnout underscores the Pope's popularity in Latin America and the Catholic Church's continued influence in the region. The event is notable as the first papal visit to Peru in over a decade, though its broader geopolitical or market implications are limited.

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