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Pope Leo XIV writes to Latin American bishops

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Pope Leo XIV sent a letter to the bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean to mark the 300th anniversary of the canonization of their patron, Saint Toribio of Mogrovejo.

In the letter, the Pope reflects on episcopal ministry by looking at the rite used to welcome a bishop into his cathedral church. He warns bishops against the danger of abandoning their flock and encourages them to nurture their spiritual lives through the Eucharist and prayer. He also urges them to imitate the examples of the saints of the region.

Vatican News reports that the Pope described the service of a bishop as having a heart in heaven and feet on the road, emphasizing that ministry must be rooted in closeness to the people, faithfulness to the cross, and unity within the Church.

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Earlier version, Saturday 19 September

Pope Leo XIV sends letter to Latin American bishops

Earlier version, Saturday 19 September

Pope Leo XIV sends letter to Latin American and Caribbean bishops

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 19, 3:03 AM Holy See Press Office Italiano Lettera Pontificia ai Vescovi dell'America Latina e dei Caraibi in occasione del 300.mo anniversario della canonizzazione di San Toribio di…
  2. Sep 19, 3:15 AM Vatican News Español León XIV a los obispos de América Latina: "Corazón en el cielo y pies en el camino"
  3. Sep 19, 3:59 AM Vatican News Pope Leo: Bishops should offer clear teaching
  4. Sep 19, 3:43 AM Vatican News العربية البابا يدعو أساقفة أميركا اللاتينية إلى تجديد رسالتهم الرعوية والاقتداء بالقديس توريبيو
  5. Sep 19, 4:13 AM Vatican News Français L’épiscopat latino-américain invité à avoir le cœur vers le ciel et les pieds sur terre
  6. Sep 19, 5:24 AM Vatican News Українська Папа: служіння єпископа – з серцем у небі, а ногами – в дорозі
  7. Sep 19, 6:22 AM Vatican News Slovenčina Lev XIV. biskupom: Majte srdce v nebi a nohy na ceste
  8. Sep 19, 2:59 AM Diocese of Hallam Pope Leo: Bishops should offer clear teaching
  9. Sep 19, 9:26 AM Vatican News ಕನ್ನಡ ಜಗದ್ಗುರು ಲಿಯೋರವರು: ಬಿಷಪ್‌ಗಳು ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟವಾದ ಬೋಧನೆಯನ್ನು ನೀಡಬೇಕು.
  10. Sep 19, 10:17 AM Religión Digital Español El papa insta a los obispos latinoamericanos a escuchar a los fieles "imitando a santo Toribio"
  11. Sep 19, 11:48 AM Rorate Caeli Papal Letter to the Bishops of Latin America: The Bishops Must Offer Clear Teaching
  12. Sep 19, 11:02 AM Religión en Libertad Español León XIV distingue al pastor del mercenario: 10 lecciones a los obispos de Toribio de Mogrovejo
  13. Sep 19, 10:00 PM InfoVaticana Español León XIV pone a santo Toribio como modelo para los obispos: fe íntegra, Eucaristía y entrega a la grey
  14. Sep 20, 1:15 AM Exaudi Español El Papa pide a los obispos latinoamericanos a ser pastores cercanos a su pueblo, fieles a Cristo, entregados a la oración
  15. Sep 19, 5:30 AM Vatican News Kiswahili Papa Leo XIV awasihi Maaskofu wa Amerika Kusini kurudi kutazama Msalaba
  16. Sep 20, 2:46 AM Agência Ecclesia Português Vaticano: Papa exige ensinamento «claro e paciente» dos bispos perante vozes que reivindicam autoridade sobre os fiéis
  17. Sep 20, 6:14 AM Vatican News Svenska Påve Leo: Biskopar ska erbjuda en tydlig undervisning

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  7. Oct 31, 2:45 PM PT · 7 sources Missouri woman says Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis helped her faith
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  11. Oct 31, 2:00 PM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV: AI decisions on human life must never be delegated
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  15. Oct 31, 1:45 PM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV chooses theme for 101st World Mission Day
  16. Oct 31, 1:10 PM PT Pope Leo XIV to visit France
  17. Oct 31, 12:07 PM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV names Martial Bernard bishop of Soissons
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