Pope Leo XIV Leads Prayer Meeting in Zaña, Peru, Closing the Jubilee Year of Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo With About 10,000 Faithful at the Shrine
The Holy See Press Office said Pope Leo XIV led a prayer meeting with the Catholic community on November 14 at the Shrine of Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo in Zaña, Peru, on the occasion of the closing of the Jubilee Year of Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo. The event formed part of the Pope's apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17.
The Pope left the Bishop's residence in Chiclayo by car at 4:30 p.m. local time. On arrival near the shrine, at the 'arch of the authorities,' he received the keys to the city, then walked toward the chapel of Saint Turibius accompanied by a traditional dance. The Press Office said approximately ten thousand faithful participated in the prayer meeting at the shrine, and more than 300 thousand people awaited the Pope along the way to Zaña and the shrine.
The Pope paused in prayer at the tomb of Saint Turibius and laid a floral tribute. After a welcome greeting from Bishop Edinson Edgardo Farfán Córdova of Chiclayo, the gathering heard a Bible reading and testimonies from a priest, a missionary and a representative of the Afro-descendant community, and the Pope then delivered his address. The meeting continued with the Prayer to Saint Turibius, the Lord's Prayer and a blessing. On his way back to the chapel, the Pope paused again for prayer, watched a traditional dance, and then travelled by car to the Bishop's residence in Chiclayo.
Source: Holy See Press Office
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：教宗 Leo XIV 在就职活动期间乘坐教宗座车向人群致意。来源：Congressman Michael McCaul，Wikimedia Commons，Public domain。 / Photo: Pope Leo XIV greeting crowds from the popemobile during inauguration events. Source: Congressman Michael McCaul, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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