https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-returns-to-peru-where-evangelicals-challenge-catholic-dominanceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-returns-to-peru-where-evangelicals-challenge-catholic-dominancehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-returns-to-peru-where-evangelicals-challenge-catholic-dominance#u200630Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:30:15 +0000Pope Leo XIV has returned to Peru, his adopted homeland where he spent decades of his life and served as a bishop. His arrival comes as traditional Catholic dominance in the region faces a growing challenge from Evangelicals. Many Peruvians have moved away from Catholicism in search of a more expressive and direct connection to God. Preparations for the papal visit included a larger-than-life Leo statue awaiting the pontiff on Peru's Pacific coast, alongside monumental welcome efforts designed to put the pope closer to heaven.Why it mattersThe visit highlights shifting religious demograph