"The visit can be arranged later," says Peruvian regional governor after surgery on León XIV

On October 13, Jorge Luis Pérez, the regional governor of Lambayeque, Peru, stated that a potential apostolic visit by Pope León XIV to Peru can be postponed. The remarks followed a medical operation undergone by the pontiff.

Chiclayo, the capital of the Lambayeque region, holds specific ties to the Pope, who served as bishop there for eight years. Governor Pérez emphasized that despite the local significance of a papal visit, the immediate priority is the Pope's health and recovery.