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Pope Leo called Peru home for 20 years. He was welcomed back to the country this week

Pope Leo returns to northern Peru, where he served as Bishop through years of political turmoil, the COVID pandemic and a huge influx of migrants.

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Carrie Kahn is NPR's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico.

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