At the Municipal Palace of Lima, Pope Leo XIV received the keys to the city. The symbolic gesture represents the deep respect the city has for the pontiff and recognizes his close ties to Peru, where he spent many years serving as a missionary and bishop.
Afterwards, the pope was then presented with a commemorative medal marking his apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
The design brings together religious and cultural symbols from all three countries. It includes the patronesses of Uruguay and Argentina, alongside the image of Señor de los Milagros (Lord of Miracles). The other national emblems include Peru’s Machu Picchu, Argentina’s Sol de Mayo, and a decorative border is inspired by Latin American geometric patterns. The medal also features the Pope’s coat of arms and motto.
