# Pope Leo heads to high Andes on final leg of South America tour

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/pope-leo-heads-to-high-andes-on-final-leg-of-south-america-tour/
- Published: 2026-11-15T15:23:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T16:25:43+00:00
- Original publisher: DW (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.dw.com/en/pope-leo-heads-to-high-andes-on-final-leg-of-south-america-tour/a-79952884?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Pope Leo has begun the final Peruvian leg of his tour.
- He is expected to highlight Indigenous rights and Amazon protection.
- His itinerary includes Cusco, Pucallpa and Lima.

## Summary

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Peru’s Andes for the final leg of his South American tour, where he is expected to focus on Indigenous rights and protecting the Amazon. His visit carries particular significance because he spent 20 years in Peru and previously served as bishop of Chiclayo.

Leo reached Cusco, the former Inca capital, at an altitude of 3,400 metres, and is due to travel to Pucallpa, where deforestation and illegal mining threaten the Amazon. Earlier, he held Mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba and visited Zaña, recognising the history and contributions of Afro-Peruvians. In Chiclayo, he also spoke about uncertainty and violence amid political unrest; he is scheduled to reach Lima on Sunday evening and return to Rome on Monday.

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