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Pope appoints bishop with undocumented immigrant background in West Virginia
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as the new bishop of West Virginia's Catholic diocese. Menjivar-Ayala has a history of advocating for immigrant rights. (sources: foxnews, pbs, theguardian, washingtonpost, usccb)
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ModernAction Briefing
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, who fled El Salvador as a teenager, has been named the bishop of West Virginia. He has previously criticized U.S. immigration policies.
- Evelio Menjivar-Ayala is the new bishop of West Virginia's Catholic diocese.
- Menjivar-Ayala was born in El Salvador and entered the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant.
- He has opposed certain U.S. immigration policies during his career.
Why it matters
This appointment highlights the ongoing discussions around immigration and the role of religious leaders in advocating for immigrant rights.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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