Pope says it's a 'joy' to be home as Peru's Chiclayo welcomes back its former shepherd

Pope Leo XIV returned Friday to his beloved former diocese of Chiclayo and said it was a "joy" to be home, as he visited some of his old stomping grounds and highlighted the social justice-minded mark he left behind.

Pope says it's a 'joy' to be home as Peru's Chiclayo welcomes back its former shepherd

TL;DR

  • Pope Leo XIV visited his former diocese of Chiclayo.
  • He described his return as a "joy" to be home.
  • The Pope visited places he used to frequent.
  • He highlighted his social justice work in the diocese.