Pope appoints former undocumented immigrant as bishop in the United States

Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, a former undocumented migrant, is appointed bishop of the Wheeling-Charleston diocese.

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This appointment symbolizes the Pope's commitment to migrants and marginalized communities.

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