NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolSeptember 3, 2026Miami-Dade
Peruvian municipality announces construction of 14-meter Pope Leo XIV statue
A municipality in Peru's oldest port will begin construction on a 14-meter statue of Pope Leo XIV, scheduled for completion by mid-November. The project coincides with the Pope's first visit to Latin America, which will also include stops in Uruguay and Argentina.
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The statue is being fast-tracked for completion by mid-November to coincide with the Pope's scheduled visit to the region.
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locationArgentina“A country included in the Pope's Latin American tour.”personCésar Pérez“Announced the statue project.”locationUruguay“A country included in the Pope's Latin American tour.”locationPeru“The country where the statue is being built and the Pope will visit.”locationChiclayo“City where Prevost served as bishop and where a 7-meter statue was inaugurated i”personKeiko Fujimori“Current president of Peru.”personPope Leo XIV“The Pope whose likeness is being constructed for his upcoming visit to Latin Ame”personRobert Prevost“Naturalized Peruvian citizen and former bishop who served in Peru for 22 years.”locationCallao“Municipality overseeing the construction.”personDina Boluarte“Former president of Peru (2022-2025).”