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Pope Leo Elevates Clergyman Who Entered America Illegally To Be the Bishop of West Virginia

The pope also named a Trump-critical chaplain to be the auxiliary bishop of Washington.

The pope named the Archdiocese of Washington auxiliary bishop, Evelio Menjivar Ayala, to become the bishop of West Virginia on May 1, 2026.
The pope named the Archdiocese of Washington auxiliary bishop, Evelio Menjivar Ayala, to become the bishop of West Virginia on May 1, 2026. Archdiocese of Washington