Chiclayo

Visiting Chiclayo, the former episcopal see of Pope Leo XIV.

Anja Woertge, 18.06.2026

Chiclayo is much more than just a hidden gem in northern Peru; Pope Leo XIV spent crucial years of his bishopry here. A journey to the city that left a lasting impression on Robert Francis Prevost.

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Since his election as pope, Leo XIV has been the focus of global attention. Whether as a moral counterpoint to Donald Trump or as a beacon of hope for a younger generation, there is a great deal of interest in him. Less well known are the places that shaped his journey. Falstaff TRAVEL is heading to Chiclayo, Peru, where Robert Francis Prevost served as a bishop. A worthwhile destination?

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