Pope Leo XIV Updates His Peruvian Citizenship Information
LIMA, Peru — Pope Leo XIV has shown his commitment to his homeland by updating his national registration details with his new Vatican address and a recent photo. This update comes as part of Peru’s initiative to keep track of its citizens living abroad.
The National Registry of Identification and Civil Status reported that the Pope, who was born in the United States but became a naturalized Peruvian citizen about ten years ago, provided his fingerprints and signature during a meeting with four Peruvian officials at the Vatican.
According to public information officer Miguel Stigler, the Pope expressed his desire to collect his updated identity documents during an upcoming visit to Peru. However, the specifics of his travel plans remain unclear.
Pope Leo XIV was granted Peruvian citizenship in August 2015, shortly before his predecessor, Pope Francis, appointed him as the bishop of Chiclayo, located in northern Peru. To gain citizenship, he had to reside in Peru for a minimum of two years and successfully pass a civics examination.
It’s worth noting that all adult Peruvians, including those who are naturalized citizens, are required to participate in elections until they reach 69 years of age. However, since Pope Leo XIV will turn 70 in September, he won’t be required to vote in the upcoming presidential election in April.
