Pope Leo XIV has experienced an unusual and extremely special moment during his official visit to Latin America, sitting in Peru Air Force pilots’ cabin on a flight held Saturday.

The images published on social networks by the Peruvian Air Force itself show the Holy Father alongside the pilots in the cabin, an experience that the Peruvian military described as an honor and an unforgettable memory.

Message for overcoming divisions from the former center of the Inca Empire

Meanwhile, on Sunday, the Pope arrived in the historic city of Cusco, in the southern mountains of Andes ʹ, which once served as the center of the ancient Inca Empire, reports the BBC.

During a visit to an ancient prison of Inca, Pope Leo XIV gave a speech about the importance of belief in overcoming divisions, wounds of the past, and distrust among people, underlining that religion should serve as a bridge through love.

The Pope’s Early Connection to Peru

This journey has a special personal and emotional weight for Pope Leo XIV, since he lived and served in Peru for long periods of time from 1985 to 2023. In 2015 he also obtained Peruvian citizenship, building over the years close ties with local communities.

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