Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for care of migrants
SANT’ANGELO LODIGIANO, Italy (AP) — 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 visited the birthplace of Mother Frances Cabrini in Sant’Angelo Lodigiano.
- He praised Cabrini as a model for Christians to care for migrants.
- The Pope has previously clashed with the Trump administration over its migrant policies.
- This visit highlights the Pope's continued prioritization of migrant welfare.
- The visit is part of Leo XIV's tour of Italy to connect with his flock.