Pope Meets Peruvian President in Vatican Sacristy: Time Constraints Cited

President Dina Boluarte's meeting with Pope Leon XIV took place in the Vatican's sacristy due to time constraints, according to Peruvian Chancellor Elmer Schialer. In a brief interview captured on video, Schialer explained that despite the unusual location, the Pope himself requested the meeting with the President. This unexpected setting sparked some questions about protocol, but Schialer emphasized the Pope's desire to meet with Boluarte. The meeting, though brief, highlighted the diplomatic ties between Peru and the Vatican. The video footage provides a visual record of the Chancellor's explanation, adding a layer of transparency to the event.