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Pope Leo XIV has appointed a former undocumented migrant as bishop of West Virginia, weeks after a high-profile dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Published May 1, 2026, 4:03 PM EDT | WFMZZ
Pope Leo XIV on Friday named a former undocumented migrant as bishop of West Virginia. The appointment comes weeks after a high-profile clash between the pope and U.S. President Donald Trump.
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