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Pope Leo names West Virginia bishop who criticized Trump
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 10:02 PM ET
Summary: Pope Leo appointed an El Salvador-born priest as the next West Virginia bishop, citing his opposition to Trump’s immigration crackdown policies.
WHO: Pope Leo
WHAT: Named an El Salvador-born priest as the next bishop for West Virginia Catholics.
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 4:56 PM ET
WHERE: West Virginia, United States
WHY: He had criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown policies.
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