(ANS – Breña – November 10, 2026) – The Salesian Family of Peru is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV. For this historic occasion, its members will gather in front of one of the country’s most important landmarks: the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Breña. From there, the Pope will board the popemobile to continue his journey to the historic center of Lima.

The Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Breña will therefore be the first stop on the Pope’s popemobile route following his arrival in Peru on Wednesday, November 11. In front of the Salesian church, the Holy Father will leave the enclosed vehicle in which he will have traveled from Callao and board the popemobile to continue toward the historic center of Lima.

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to arrive in Callao at 5:30 p.m., coming from Argentina. Beginning in the early afternoon, members of the Salesian Family of Peru will gather in front of the church to welcome the Holy Father. For the occasion, the statues of Mary Help of Christians and Don Bosco will also be brought outside.

Although this will be a brief encounter, there is great anticipation surrounding the moment when the Pope changes vehicles. The Salesians also hope that he will be able to stay for a few minutes to bless the families, young people, educators, religious, and members of the Salesian Family who have gathered to welcome him.

The visit will also recall the trip Pope Francis made to Peru in January 2018, when he passed through this same area during his stay in the country. Eight years later, the arrival of Pope Leo XIV offers the Salesian community a new opportunity to meet the Successor of Peter in front of one of the churches that best represents the Salesian presence in the country.

In this way, one of Peru’s principal Salesian churches will also serve as the starting point for Pope Leo XIV’s journey through Lima aboard the popemobile.

During the apostolic visit, scheduled for November 11–16, the Salesians of Peru will provide special coverage through their official Facebook page, sharing updates, photographs, videos, and live broadcasts from Lima and the various cities the Holy Father will visit.