Overview
- The pope on January 31 presided over the inauguration of a Marian mosaic and the enthronement of a statue of Saint Rose of Lima in the Vatican Gardens, highlighting his personal connection to Peru.
- He made an unannounced appearance at the Peruvian bishops’ group lunch during their ad limina visit, which church leaders described as a gesture of closeness and communion.
- The Peruvian delegation comprises representatives of 46 ecclesiastical jurisdictions, who also celebrated Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica during the January 26–31 visit.
- Conference president Monsignor Carlos García said there is roughly an 80% probability of a papal trip to Peru in November 2026 after national elections, a prospect not yet formally confirmed by the Vatican.
- According to the bishops, the pope urged them to promote peace in response to violence, corruption and institutional distrust, reflecting his longstanding pastoral ties to the country where he previously served.