Pope Leo XIV Appoints Former Homeless Migrant as Bishop in the USA
Pope Leo XIV has made a historic appointment, naming a former homeless migrant as a bishop in the United States, according to reports from France Presse. The Vatican has announced the appointment of 55-year-old Evelio Menjivar-Ayala to the episcopal seat of the Welling-Charleston diocese in West Virginia, where he is currently an auxiliary bishop in Washington.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala was born in El Salvador in 1990 and has since risen through the ranks of the Catholic Church to this prestigious appointment. This move is seen as a significant gesture towards inclusivity and the elevation of individuals who have overcome adversity.