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Peru's Breaking News for Friday, November 13, 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV in Peru: One million people welcome him in Chiclayo's streets
One million people welcomed Pope Leo XIV in the streets of Chiclayo, the city in Peru's northern Lambayeque region where he served as a bishop.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Pope Leo XIV in Peru: People of Chiclayo celebrate his return with vibrant excitement
A long round of applause rang out in the main park of Chiclayo following the arrival of Pope Leo XIV at the Lieutenant Colonel Pedro Ruiz Gallo Air Base. A group of the faithful, waiting in the city center, gathered near large screens to follow the live broadcast of the Supreme Pontiff’s landing.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Pope Leo XIV in Peru: Crowds cheerfully welcomed his visit to San Oscar Romero Chapel
In another display of his characteristic simplicity, Pope Leo XIV stepped out of the vehicle that was transporting him from the Pampas de Pimentel while still some distance from the San Oscar Romero Chapel.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Peruvian film La Gran Sangre surpasses 30,000 viewers on its opening day
The Peruvian film “La Gran Sangre: ojo x ojo” (The great blood: an eye for an eye) starring Carlos Alcántara, Aldo Miyashiro, Pietro Sibille, and Lucho Cáceres, debuted at the top of the box office rankings.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
President Keiko Fujimori attended a Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV at Pampas de Pimentel
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, attended a Holy Mass today, celebrated by Pope Leo XIV on the esplanade of Pampas de Pimentel, in the Lambayeque region.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Minister Valencia travels to APEC summit and will sign Free Trade Agreement with Thailand
Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Rogers Valencia Espinoza, will participate in the APEC summit next week and sign a Free Trade Agreement with Thailand.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
President Keiko Fujimori in APEC summit reinforces Peru and Asia-Pacific region ties
The presence of the President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum will serve to reaffirm the ties between the Peruvian economy and this vital global trade region, stated Juan Carlos Capuñay, former Peruvian Ambassador to China and Japan.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Pope Leo XIV in Peru: Holy Mass at Pampas de Pimentel gathers more than a million people
In an unprecedented, historic event, and before more than a million people who arrived from various regions of Peru and even from other countries like Ecuador and Colombia, Pope Leo XIV led the highly anticipated Holy Mass on the esplanade of Pampas de Pimentel.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Pope Leo XIV in Peru: His Holiness arrives in Chiclayo and receives a massive welcome
Pope Leo XIV arrived today in the city of Chiclayo, marking a long-awaited return to his beloved diocese, where he served as bishop for eight years. The aircraft transporting the Holy Father from Lima landed at 09:06 at the Pedro Ruiz Gallo Air Base in the "City of Friendship," where he was welcomed by regional and local authorities, as well as a multitude of the faithful.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Pope Leo XIV in Peru: Thousands of Chiclayo residents walk to welcome their beloved Pope
Today, Friday, November 13, is a very special day for the people of Chiclayo; thousands of residents have been in the streets since the early hours of the morning to welcome their beloved Pope Leo XIV.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Pope Leo XIV in Peru: Discover his moving journey through his beloved Chiclayo
Today, Friday the 13th, and tomorrow, Saturday the 14th of November, will be the most poignant days of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru. In the coming hours, the Holy Father will travel to his home region—to beloved Chiclayo—where he will carry out a series of activities, including a trip to Santa Cruz de Succhubamba, in the Cajamarca region.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Peruvian State recognized Robert Prevost as Bishop of Chiclayo 11 years ago
Eleven years ago, then-Monsignor Robert Francis Prevost—now Pope Leo XIV—was officially recognized by the Peruvian State as Bishop of Chiclayo, a city in northern Peru.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Pope Leo XIV in Peru: Friendship with Christ fosters true friendship with others
Pope Leo XIV, who on Thursday completed the second day of his apostolic visit to Peru, said the more we learn to love Christ, the more capable we become of loving as He does.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Peru: Youth share experiences of pain, resilience, and drawing closer to God
Amid a large crowd of young people and university students gathered at the National Stadium in Lima on Thursday, Pope Leo XIV listened attentively and with emotion to the testimonies of those who shared their life stories and the difficult times they had gone through.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026
Peru: Pope Leo XIV is moved to tears during meeting with youth
In another display of sensitivity, Pope Leo XIV was moved to tears as he was welcomed by more than 50,000 young people at the National Stadium in Lima on Thursday, where he led one of the largest gatherings since his arrival in Peru.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026
Pope Leo XIV to youth: You are called to put your abilities at the service of others
Pope Leo XIV called on young people to recognize and follow God's voice, pursue their aspirations with passion, and turn their projects into reality during the prayer vigil with young people and university students held at the National Stadium in Lima.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026
Peru: Pope Leo XIV leads prayer vigil with young people at National Stadium
Pope Leo XIV is now at the National Stadium, where a prayer vigil with young people and university students is taking place this afternoon as part of his apostolic visit to Peru.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026
Peru: Pope Leo XIV receives ovation from 52,000 young people at National Stadium
Pope Leo XIV arrived at the Lima-based National Stadium on Thursday evening, where he was welcomed with cheers, applause, and numerous expressions of joy by some 52,000 young people.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026
Peru: PM and Cabinet members meet with Holy See Secretary of State
As part of Pope Leo XIV's apostolic visit to Peru, Prime Minister Luis Galarreta, alongside other Cabinet ministers, held talks with Holy See Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026
Pope Leo XIV approaches, comforts, blesses, and lovingly listens to Peruvian families
Pope Leo XIV listened on Thursday to the testimonies of four Peruvians who, amid different circumstances and hardships, struggle every day to support their families and communities, drawing strength from their faith.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026