Peru has unveiled a monument to Pope Leo XIV, which, according to local authorities, has become the world's tallest statue of a pontiff. The height of the monument is 14 meters, and its weight is four tons. This was reported by Reuters agency.

The sculpture depicts the Pope in white robes with outstretched arms. It was made of steel, fiberglass, and resin, and its surface was covered with a material imitating white marble. The creation of the enormous figure took 45 days.
Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, was born in the USA, but lived in Peru for more than 20 years. There he worked as a missionary, later headed the Diocese of Chiclayo, and in 2020-2021 served as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Callao. During his years of service, the future pontiff obtained Peruvian citizenship.
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