Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday exalted the first American saint, Mother Frances Cabrini, as a model for Christians today to care for migrants in need, as he visited her birthplace during a day trip to northern Italy.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV honored Mother Frances Cabrini, the first American saint.
- Cabrini was presented as a model for Christians to care for migrants.
- The Pope's remarks were made during a visit to her birthplace in northern Italy.