Pope Leo appoints pro-migrant archbishop of New York, signaling Church’s more robust approach to Trump
- Posted on December 18, 2025
- By CNN
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Pope Leo appoints pro-migrant archbishop of New York, signaling Church’s more robust approach to Trump

Pope Leo has appointed a new archbishop of New York who has first-hand experience of countries from where millions have emigrated to the United States, signaling the potential for a more outspoken approach from bishops on immigration.