Peru bishop expects papal visit, touts Leo’s vision of synodality

ROME – After the Peruvian bishops’ recent ad limina visit to Rome, one of the church’s shepherds said a papal visit is almost certain and highlighted several top priorities for Pope Leo.

Asked whether Pope Leo intends to visit Peru this year, Bishop Jorge Izaguirre of Chosica told Crux, “There is no doubt. No doubt.”

“It’s not up to me to confirm it,” he said, clarifying that rumors circulating that Leo himself already gave a firm confirmation to the Peruvian prelates with dates during their ad limina visit...