Pope Leo XIV’s Peru Visit: A Diplomatic Gesture or Distraction from Real Issues?

In an era when national sovereignty and practical governance are paramount, Pope Leo XIV’s recently publicized plans for international travel reveal more than mere cultural diplomacy—they highlight a troubling detachment from pressing global realities that have direct consequences for American interests.Is the Vatican Ignoring Real Issues While Planning Grand Tours?While Peru’s ambassador to the Holy See extended a warm invitation during a Vatican garden event to draw Pope Leo XIV back to his “second homeland,” the broader context raises critical concerns. The pontiff, who spent two decades in Peru as a missionary and holds citizenship there, appears poised to embark...