PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV revisits his former cathedral, celebrates Mass in rural Peru

November 14, 2026 World News

Pope Leo XIV on Nov. 14 visited his former cathedral in Peru, participated in a Marian crowning ceremony, celebrated Mass in the Santa Cruz province, and met with local Catholics during a packed Saturday in his adopted country.

The pope held a papal Mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba and later returned to Chiclayo to participate in a prayer vigil marking the closing of the jubilee year of the canonization of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo.

Here are photos of the pope’s activities on Nov. 14:

Pope Leo XIV takes part in a Marian crowning ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Chiclayo, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Francis Rocca/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV takes part in a Marian crowning ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Chiclayo, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Francis Rocca/EWTN News
Crowds gather to witness a Marian crowning ceremony led by Pope Leo XIV at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Chiclayo, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Francis Rocca/EWTN News
Crowds gather to witness a Marian crowning ceremony led by Pope Leo XIV at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Chiclayo, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Francis Rocca/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV stands before a Marian statue during a crowning ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Chiclayo, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV stands before a Marian statue during a crowning ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Chiclayo, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
A Marian crown stands before Pope Leo XIV at a crowning ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Chiclayo, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
A Marian crown stands before Pope Leo XIV at a crowning ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Chiclayo, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV crowns a statue of the Blessed Mother at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Chiclayo, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV crowns a statue of the Blessed Mother at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Chiclayo, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV greets Catholics ahead of a papal Mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV greets Catholics ahead of a papal Mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Catholics gather ahead of a papal Mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Catholics gather ahead of a papal Mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV waves while arriving for a papal Mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV waves while arriving for a papal Mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV greets a baby while arriving for a papal Mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV greets a baby while arriving for a papal Mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV delivers the homily during Holy Mass at Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV delivers the homily during Holy Mass at Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV elevates the chalice during Mass at Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV elevates the chalice during Mass at Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
A family attends the papal Mass given by Pope Leo XIV at Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
A family attends the papal Mass given by Pope Leo XIV at Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Two of the faithful display an image of Pope Leo XIV during the papal Mass at Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Two of the faithful display an image of Pope Leo XIV during the papal Mass at Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Faithful from the Afro-Peruvian communities of the Diocese of Chiclayo attend the prayer meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Zaña, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Faithful from the Afro-Peruvian communities of the Diocese of Chiclayo attend the prayer meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Zaña, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Faithful from the Afro-Peruvian communities of the Diocese of Chiclayo attend the prayer meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Zaña, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
Faithful from the Afro-Peruvian communities of the Diocese of Chiclayo attend the prayer meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Zaña, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
A woman listens intently at the prayer meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Zaña, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News
A woman listens intently at the prayer meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Zaña, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

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