'Peruvian pope' makes jubilant return to his second 'homeland'

It's a joyous homecoming in Lima. Pope Leo XIV is in the Peruvian capital for the final stop of his Three Nations South American tour. Before becoming head of the Catholic Church, he was Padre Roberto to the people of Peru after spending 20 years of service there. Born in the US, he's a naturalized Peruvian citizen and welcomed back by the thousands lining the streets. He's coming home. He isn't just visiting, he's coming home. He's coming to see his people, his children. The pontiff will travel all around Peru, celebrating mass and giving speeches. It's expected that he will touch on the challenges facing the Andean nation, from political instability to growing crime rates and climate change. May he also help us with the issue of public safety that we face here in the city and throughout the country, for the most part, and also with the El Niño phenomenon that's headed our way from the north. There's hope that the words of Pope Leo will help prompt a response from those in authority. Some academics say the Catholic Church still enjoys a higher level of credibility than other Peruvian institutions.