Pope Leo XIV's Latin American connections and first-hand familiarity with the lives of the poor in Peru, will likely reinforce his predecessor's social vocation and vigorous concern for migrants. But that's not the only way he expresses his Peruvian side.

Attendees at the Mass shouted "¡Viva el Papa León!" ("Long live Pope Leo!") and "¡El papa es chiclayano!" ("The pope is a native of Chiclayo!")

Monseñor Robert” helped the poor, trekked into the Andes and spread his faith. “He always provided words of hope.”