Chicagoan-born Pope Leo returns to his second home Peru

NPR | By Carrie Kahn

Published November 12, 2026 at 6:51 PM EST

This is a homecoming for Pope Leo who spent decades in the South American country before being called to Rome in 2023. He is a naturalized Peruvian citizen and often speaks Spanish with his followers.

Carrie Kahn

Carrie Kahn is NPR's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico.

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