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Pope Leo Names Former Undocumented Migrant As US Bishop

The Vatican announced the nomination of 56-year-old Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, currently an auxiliary bishop in Washington, as a US bishop. He was formerly an undocumented immigrant.

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The Vatican announced the nomination of 56-year-old Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, currently an auxiliary bishop in Washington, as a US bishop. He was formerly an undocumented immigrant.
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