Pope visits chapel, encourages faithful to be part of the life of the Church

November 14, 2026

Pope Leo XIV visited the Saint Óscar A. Romero Chapel in Chiclayo, Peru (video), and encouraged the faithful to take part in the life of the Church.

“Jesus Christ came to give us salvation and gave his life by dying on the cross so that we might have salvation and eternal life,” Pope Leo said during his visit, which took place on November 13, the eighth day of his apostolic journey to three South American nations (program). “But he invites us all to enter into the experience of being part of his Church—to be sisters and brothers, all united in the Church—to continue the mission he began, which he wants us to carry on.”

“He calls all of us who are baptized, each according to our vocation—bishops, priests, consecrated persons, and also the lay faithful—to participate together in the communion that is the Church, to proclaim the Good News, to share our faith, and to continue passing on God’s love to one another, from generation to generation, among neighbors, and among family members,” he added. “To share this great news that Jesus always walks with us.”

The Pontiff led the Diocese of Chiclayo from 2014 to 2023, first as apostolic administrator (2014-15), and then as bishop (2015-23).

 

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Further information:

• Apostolic Journey to Peru: Private Visit to the "Saint Óscar A. Romero" Chapel (Dicastery for Communication - Vatican Media, 11/13/26)
• Private Visit to the “San Óscar A. Romero” Chapel (Holy See Press Office, 11/13/26)
• Pope Leo XIV visits the St. Oscar Romero Chapel in Chiclayo, Peru (Vatican News, 11/13/26)