Pope Leo makes emotional return to his ‘beloved diocese of Chiclayo’
NBC News reports Pope Leo XIV's emotional homecoming to Chiclayo, Peru, where he served eight years as bishop nicknamed "Padre Roberto," midway through the final leg of his 12-day South American trip following October 2026 lung surgery. The article recounts his two decades in Peru as a missionary and bishop, his embrace of the poor, and his calls for Peruvian leaders to cultivate honesty and listen to constituents.
