Pope Leo XIV arrives in Peruvian city where he served as bishop for 8 years

Pope Leo XIV returned Friday to the Peruvian city of Chiclayo, where he served as bishop for eight years. 

Leo arrived on a plane decorated with "#LeoFliesHome" stickers. Signs greeting the pontiff at the airport bore the same hashtag, and a small dance troupe performed for him, NBC News reported. 

Leo is scheduled to lead eight events during the visit, which will last until Sunday. He will have a private dinner with the priests who once reported to him when he served as bishop. 

The visit to Chiclayo is halfway through the final leg of his 12-day visit to South America.