Pope Leo picks formerly undocumented immigrant to lead West Virginia Catholics

"Pope Leo on Friday named a formerly undocumented immigrant who was smuggled into the U.S. in a car trunk to be bishop of West Virginia" From fleeing violence to working construction and other jobs, Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala embodies the dignity of immigrant labor and the power of perseverance.

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"Pope Leo on Friday named a formerly undocumented immigrant who was smuggled into the United States in a car trunk to be bishop of West Virginia; he also elevated to bishop Howard University’s chaplain, who has called attacks on diversity “un-American” and “un-Christian.” Greatest. Pope. Ever.

Pope Leo picks formerly undocumented immigrant -- Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, currently auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington -- to lead West Virginia Catholics. www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...

Pope Leo picks formerly undocumented immigrant to lead West Virginia Catholics By Michelle Boorstein Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, currently auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Washington, in 2023 became the country’s first Salvadoran bishop. Gift link! @michelleboorstein.bsky.social

Pope Leo picks formerly undocumented immigrant to lead West Virginia Catholics 
Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala was one of two clergy elevated who have vocally opposed Trump administration polices.

Dear VP Vance: One Catholic to another ... you might wanna rethink lecturing our beloved Pope Leo. Looks like he's got his finger on the pulse of what our faith means on our day to day journey. Bless your heart.

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Having been, shall we say, “at odds” with the Catholic Church my entire life, this sudden trend of the new Pope doing fine work is terribly confusing but I’ll take it over the previous 👍🏼

Pope Leo announces U.S. promotions of an immigrant bishop & a Black priest, two vocal opponents of Trump regime policies on immigration & racial equity [Gift Link] www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...

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me thinks that the Pope is playing with Trump 🙂 Pope Leo picks formerly undocumented immigrant to lead West Virginia Catholics www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...

Papa Leo, Batı Virginia Katolik Kilisesi'ne önderlik etmesi için daha önce belgesiz bir göçmeni seçti. www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...

“Pope Leo on Friday named a formerly undocumented immigrant who was smuggled into the United States in a car trunk to be bishop of West Virginia.” www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...

www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202... Pope Leo's just trolling MAGA now, and I'm loving it. Past few bishops have either been immigrants or refugees.

Chrisblue - Good on Pontifex! [The Washington Post] Pope Leo picks formerly undocumented immigrant to lead West Virginia Catholics Pope Leo picks formerly undocumented immigrant to lead West Virginia Catholics www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...

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Pope Leo is an absolute legend. www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...

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Pope Leo picks formerly undocumented immigrant to lead West Virginia Catholics. Pope Leo announced the promotions of a bishop and a priest who have spoken out against Trump administration policies on immigration and racial equity, showcasing the gap between the Vatican’s agenda & the president’s.

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Pope Leo elevates Salvadoran-born bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala - The Washington Post

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Former undocumented Priest becomes a Bishop in Pope Leo’s response to Trump on immigration. #immigration #socialjustice

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Pope Leo named a formerly undocumented immigrant who was smuggled into the US in a car trunk to be bishop of West Virginia; he also elevated to bishop Howard University’s chaplain, who has called attacks on diversity “un-American” and “un-Christian." www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...

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Papa Leone XIII sceglie Evelio Menjivar-Ayala un ex immigrato illegale per guidare i cattolici della West Virginia attualmente vescovo ausiliare dell'arcidiocesi di Washington nel 2023 è il primo vescovo salvadoregno del Paese www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...

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