Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants
religionnewsTuesday, June 23, 2026

SANT'ANGELO LODIGIANO, Italy (AP) — Leo, who has clashed with the Trump administration over its migrant crackdown, urged young people in particular to learn about Cabrini’s life and service, once again confirming history’s first U.S. pope as the heir to Pope Francis in prioritizing the plight of migrants.
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