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Pope Leo greets faithful at parish in Santa Cruz and asks for prayers

Vatican News·Nov 14, 2026 · 9:57 AM CT
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Before Mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, on his fourth day in Peru, Pope Leo XIV greeted parishioners at the Parish of the Immaculate Conception and asked for prayers, including for the sick. “What a joy it is to be with you once again here in Santa Cruz,” he said, calling the return “a great dream come true.” He reminded listeners that in baptism all are called to be missionary disciples.

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