Pope Leo XIV's First Mass in Peru Draws 500,000 Amid Extreme Heat

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass in Peru, drawing 500,000 attendees per Vatican estimates, though venue capacity was over a million. Extreme heat conditions affected the event, but no major incidents were reported. The event underscores the Pope's popularity in Latin America and potential influence on regional Catholic dynamics.

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