Callao elderly residents await visit from Pope Leo XIV

Elderly residents at the Hermanitas de los Ancianos Desamparados nursing home in Callao, Peru, are preparing for an upcoming visit from Pope Leo XIV. The visit is scheduled for November 16.

Residents expressed significant emotional anticipation regarding the event. Some, such as Teresa, hope the visit brings a sense of hope and charity, while others, like Rosa, look forward to meeting the pontiff in person for the first time after only seeing him on television. Many residents intend to use the opportunity to request personal blessings and prayers for their families.