Pope Leo XIV says "continue passing on God's love from one to another, from generation to generation" on Visit to Saint Óscar Romero Chapel

At 1.30 pm, the Holy Father Leo XIV arrived by car at the San Óscar A. Romero Chapel for a private visit. Upon his arrival, at the entrance to the chapel, he was greeted by the parish priest, Father José Alonso Serquén, who offered him the cross and holy water for sprinkling. He then went to the terrace, where he briefly greeted the priests' families and some of his collaborators, before proceeding to the first floor for the private meeting. After a brief introduction by the parish priest and words of welcome from a faithful, the Holy Father addressed those present. Afterwards, the exchange of gifts took place, the blessing of some of the sick and the unveiling of the plaque commemorating the visit. At the end, the Pope moved by car to the Bishop's House.
PRIVATE VISIT TO THE SAN OSCAR A. ROMERO CHAPEL
GREETING OF THE HOLY FATHER LEO XIV
San Óscar A. Romero Chapel (Chiclayo)
Friday, November 13, 2026
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Dear brothers and sisters, I wish a very good afternoon to Monsignor Edinson, Bishop of this beloved Diocese of Chiclayo, to Father Alonso, parish priest of the Parish of Saint Joseph the Worker, and to all the members of this community of the Saint Óscar Romero Chapel.

How beautiful it truly is; it is a blessing from God to be here with you all. I am so grateful to God. I am also very grateful to all those present here who have collaborated to make the dream of this new chapel dedicated to Saint Óscar Romero a reality . Thank you to everyone who has participated in this project.

I also want to thank the entire community for their prayers for my health. As you know, I had surgery just a month ago, and God, in His grace, has been great. I know that your prayers, and those of so many others, have helped me recover and be here with you today. Thank you very much.

Jesus Christ came to give us salvation and gave his life by dying on the cross so that we might have salvation, eternal life. But he invites us all to enter into the experience of being part of his Church, to be brothers and sisters, all united in the Church to continue the mission he began, but which he wants us to continue. And he calls all the baptized, each according to their vocation—bishops, priests, consecrated persons, and also the lay faithful—to participate in the communion that is the Church, to proclaim the Good News, to share our faith, and to continue passing on God's love from one to another, from generation to generation, among neighbors, among family members. To share this great news that Jesus always walks with us.

Today's brief visit could be squeezed in amidst so many other things, but it's something I really wanted to do, because it should be a sign of this closeness, of this desire to form a community and to collaborate, to always cooperate, working together to continue the mission of the Church.

Let us pray: I invite you all to stand and pray the prayer that Jesus taught us. And I humbly offer God's blessing to each of you, to your families, to your loved ones, because we believe and know that Jesus Christ is with us.

Let us pray: “Our Father...”

[Blessing]

Long live Christ!

Source: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2026/11/13/0912/01682.html