Pope Leo XIV’s visit prepares Peru’s Pucallpa for pilgrims
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The Catholic Church and local authorities in Pucallpa, a city in Peru’s Ucayali region, are preparing for Pope Leo XIV’s visit on November 15.
Father Noé Siccha reported that the church has been organizing committees in advance to prepare for the arrival of pilgrims from across the Amazon rainforest. Preparations focus on Yarinacocha and Manantay, where the Pope will conduct activities, including inspections to determine stage locations, entry and exit points, and emergency response zones.
Church officials are also working at La Videnita, a site being prepared to host a Eucharistic celebration. They are expanding and leveling the ground to meet requirements from a Vatican commission regarding stage, altar, and other necessary features. Beyond logistical arrangements, the Church hopes Pope Leo XIV will draw attention to environmental and social issues facing the Amazon.
Siccha explained that illegal mining, deforestation, and the challenges faced by remote indigenous communities are key concerns that the Pope may address in his message. Organizers are coordinating with the municipality to secure temporary lodging for an anticipated large number of visitors, though a projected figure of 200,000 to 300,000 remains unconfirmed by church officials.
