15.11.2026 16:51
Pope Leo XIV, during his visit to Peru, moved into the cockpit of a military helicopter and sat between the pilots. The Pope's enjoyable moments, wearing his headset and closely following the flight, were captured on camera. Pope Leo's flight enjoyment lasted about 45 minutes.
Pope Leo XIV, during his visit to Peru, entered the cockpit of the Peru Air Force helicopter carrying him and sat down between the pilots. The Pope put on his headset and closely followed the flight; his joyful moments were captured on camera.
The spiritual leader of the Catholic world, Pope Leo XIV, offered unusual scenes during the helicopter journey he made as part of his visit to Peru. Boarding the Peru Air Force helicopter, the Pope moved to the cockpit where the pilots were during the journey.
HE SAT BETWEEN THE PILOTS
During the flight on November 14, Pope Leo XIV, sitting between the two pilots, put on the headset given to him and followed the flight. The Pope's cheerful demeanor as he closely examined the controls and the flight process in the cockpit drew attention.
In the images shared by the Peru Air Force, the Pope was seen chatting with the pilots and watching his surroundings with interest during the flight.
HE MADE A 45-MINUTE JOURNEY
Pope Leo XIV reached the settlement of Santa Cruz de Succhabamba in the Cajamarca region from the Peruvian city of Chiclayo aboard an MI-17 type military helicopter. During the approximately 45-minute journey, the Pope had the opportunity to chat with the flight crew and see the helicopter's cockpit up close.
After completing his program in the region, the Pope returned to Chiclayo in the same helicopter.