Leo XIV, the first pope born in the U.S., served in Peru for over 20 years, primarily in Chiclayo as bishop from 2015 to 2023. His time in northern Peru resonates deeply with those who lived there, including the author who spent a service year with the Marianist Family. The region is known for its devotion to La Virgen de la Puerta, an image revered for over 300 years, which attracts not only Catholics but also marginalized groups seeking spiritual connection.
The image of Mary - La Virgen de la Puerta - now housed in a shrine church, has been venerated and revered in the community for over 300 years.
Many of the devotees do not live near Otuzco but maintain a spiritual relationship with La Virgen de la Puerta.
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