Lambayeque prepares site for Pope Leo XIV mass

The Regional Government of Lambayeque has begun land leveling and conditioning works in the plains of Pimentel to prepare for a mass outdoor Mass to be presided over by Pope Leo XIV on November 13, 2026.

Governor Jorge Pérez Flores reported that the project involves preparing a 55-hectare area within a larger 300-hectare site. This includes constructing a central platform measuring 800 meters by 60 meters for the high altar, sacristy, and main tribune. Preparatory works are expected to conclude by October 6, 2026.

To manage an expected crowd of over one million people, authorities are planning significant logistical measures. These include opening seven pedestrian access points and establishing a preferential entry route near the Elías Aguirre Military College for elderly individuals and people with disabilities. Additionally, vehicular traffic will be restricted on the Chiclayo-Pimentel highway to ensure safety and crowd control.