Pope Leo XI sends Pontifical Letter to Latin American and Caribbean bishops

Pope Leo XI sent a pontifical letter to the bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean to mark the third centenary of the canonization of Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo. The Holy See Press Office reported that the Pope wrote the letter in response to a request from the bishops of Peru.

In the letter, the Pope reflected on the ministry of Saint Turibius, the patron saint of Latin American bishops, by connecting it to the ritual of welcoming a bishop into a cathedral. He noted that previous popes described the saint as a leader who focused on evangelization, renewing Church life, and serving the poor and vulnerable. The Pope also shared his personal gratitude for his own time serving as a bishop in Peru, noting that his experience there helped him understand the role of a shepherd.