Pope prays for end to violence ravaging Peru

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 17:01 · Archive

Pope Leo XIV has prayed for an end to Peru's rising violence during his apostolic visit.

Pope Leo XIV prayed Saturday for an end to the violence ravaging Peru as he addressed one of the country's most pressing issues from the seat of his former cathedral in Chiclayo. The Pope celebrated a special ritual at the cathedral, entrusting his pontificate to the Virgin Mary, during the ninth day of his twelve-day apostolic journey to South America.

The former Robert Prevost then travelled by helicopter to Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, a picturesque city 150 kilometres from downtown Chiclayo in the lush green mountains. He served as bishop of Chiclayo from 2014 until 2023 and is beloved in the region for ministering especially to poor communities on the outskirts.

At the Cathedral of Saint Mary, the Pope referred to the 'darkness' enveloping Peru, a reference to rising crime at a time of political instability. Over the past five years, Peru's homicide rate has nearly doubled, from 5.8 to 10.7 per 100,000 people.

How it is being reported

• Pope laments violence enveloping Peru as he ministers to far-flung former flockPope Leo XIV is praying for an end to the violence that is ravaging Peru.Clickorlando · 14 Nov, 16:14
• Pope laments violence enveloping Peru as he ministers to far-flung former flockPope Leo XIV is praying for an end to the violence that is ravaging Peru.News4Jax · 14 Nov, 16:14

In this story: Pope Leo XIV · Peru · Chiclayo · Santa Cruz de Succhabamba · Robert Prevost

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