Pope Leo XIV in Peru: Mayor Renzo Reggiardo gave His Holiness the Keys to the City of Lima

Mayor of LIma Renzo Reggiardo also gave Pope Leo XIV the Peruvian soccer team t-shirt. ANDINA/ Promotional photo.
November 12, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV in Peru: Mayor Renzo Reggiardo gave His Holiness the Keys to the City of Lima

This morning, Pope Leo XIV received the Keys to the City of Lima from the capital’s mayor, Renzo Reggiardo, during a brief, formal ceremony held in front of the Municipal Palace.

The Pope received the honor in the presence of thousands of Catholic faithful who had gathered at the Plaza Mayor to follow his activities.

Mayor of LIma Renzo Reggiardo also gave Pope Leo XIV a Peruvian soccer team t-shirt.

Before continuing his journey, the Holy Father—accompanied by Mayor Reggiardo—entered the Municipal Palace. Afterward, he boarded the Popemobile to proceed toward the Archbishop’s Palace, where he is holding a meeting with the bishops of Peru.

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#AndinaEnglish Cusco expects to receive half a million visitors arriving to see Pope Leo XIV. ?? https://t.co/MvQbyHoVvo https://t.co/OQI28z5slg

— Agencia Andina (@Agencia_Andina) November 9, 2026

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Publicado: 12/11/2026

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