Society · Lima, Peru · November 13, 2026

Pope Leo XIV returns to Peru, denounces machismo

Reported by 13 outlets · first reported Nov 12, 5:06 PM ET

Pope Leo XIV, who spent years in Peru, said he is home. He denounced machismo and demanded women be protected. He met six abuse survivors and said the Church must make amends. About 52,000 young people met him in Lima.

Why it matters

The visit puts abuse and violence against women on the agenda for the world's Catholics.

Background

Leo is the first US-born pope and holds Peruvian citizenship.

The story so far

1. Oct 26Pope Leo cleared for South America trip after surgery
2. Oct 27Pope Leo cleared for South America trip
3. Nov 5Pope Leo begins Latin America trip after lung surgery
4. Nov 6Pope Leo begins South America tour in Uruguay
5. Nov 7Pope Leo begins South America tour after cancer surgery
6. Nov 8Pope Leo urges Milei to safeguard democracy
7. Nov 9Pope Leo tells Milei the economy must serve people
8. Nov 10Pope Leo draws huge crowds in Argentina
9. Nov 11Pope Leo ends Argentina visit with huge Mass, arrives in Peru
10. Nov 12Pope Leo XIV in Peru urges respect for women, amends to abuse victims
11. Nov 13Pope Leo XIV returns to Peru, denounces machismo

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Sources

• France 24 ↗Nov 12, 9:58 PM ET
• PBS NewsHour ↗Nov 12, 5:06 PM ET
• The Hindu ↗Nov 13, 1:36 AM ET

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