On Wednesday, November 11, Pope Leo XIV, during his 12-day trip to South America, watched a performance of the city's traditional dance "Chi Clive" at the National Theater of Lima. He was the bishop of this city in northern Peru from 2015 to 2023.
This performance was held during the Pope's meeting with government officials, representatives of civil society and members of diplomatic missions. Keiko Fujimori, President of Peru, was also present at this ceremony.
Pope Leo XIV worked as a missionary in Peru for about 20 years. In his speech at the National Theater of Lima, he described the return to Israel as having a special meaning and said: "Today I understand how much of this land is still with me and how much of the story of my life belongs to you. "I can say with deep gratitude that I have returned to my homeland."