After the Peruvian bishops’ recent ad limina visit to Rome, one of the church’s shepherds said a papal visit is almost certain and highlighted several top priorities for Pope Leo.
After months of rumors and back and forth speculation about whether Pope Leo would visit his home nation this year, a Vatican spokesman confirmed that no such trip is on the books for 2026.
The pontiff offered his “prayerful closeness to all the victims of violence and terrorism,” and said he hopes “the competent authorities will continue to work with determination to ensure the safety...